Melody for a Hustler
Originally released in 1998. Melody for a Hustler is a drama/comedy film. directed by Vincent Ravalec.
Starring Yvan Attal, Virginie Lanoué, and Yann Collette
Synopsis
French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Marie-Pierre (Virginie Lanoue). Actually living in a seedy apartment, Gaston deals in stolen goods, but he soon climbs to bigger heists, including car thefts. Concealing his illegal activities, Gaston operates his company, Extramill, out of upscale, posh offices, while he and Marie-Pierre move into a sedate upper-middle-class neighborhood. Life is sweet, but the onset of paranoia, kinky sex activities, and police probes eventually culminate in violence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melody for a Hustler about?
French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Mar...
Who directed Melody for a Hustler?
Melody for a Hustler was directed by Vincent Ravalec.
How long is Melody for a Hustler?
Melody for a Hustler has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Melody for a Hustler released?
Melody for a Hustler was released on October 14, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Melody for a Hustler?
The main cast of Melody for a Hustler includes Yvan Attal, Virginie Lanoué, Yann Collette, Benaïssa Ahaouari, Samy Naceri.