The Escort
Originally released in 1996. The Escort is a comedy film. directed by Denis Langlois.
Starring Paul-Antoine Taillefer, Eric Cabana, and Robin Aubert
Synopsis
In this melodramatic French Canadian comedy-drama, a sexy male escort sashays into the living room and life of a gay man and proves to be the catalyst for turmoil. Until Steve showed up to strip as a birthday present, the life of lovers Jean-Marc and Phillipe had settled into a comfortable but passionless rut. Jean-Marc is alone at the time and has sex with Steve. Later that night, Steve tries to change a light bulb and falls, causing his friends to jump to the conclusion that he tried to kill himself. Soon Phillipe too gets involved with Steve. Finding Steve a tonic to his doldrums, Phillipe begins pursuing a real relationship with him. Steve then proves to be a troubled character who is involved secretly with another man who has been diagnosed with HIV. The problem stems from the fact that the mystery lover is none other than Phillipe's dearest friend. Matters are complicated by Nathalie -- who secretly loves Phillipe -- and by his recently divorced mother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul-Antoine Taillefer
as Philippe
Eric Cabana
as Jean-Marc
Robin Aubert
as Steve
Patrice Coquereau
as Christian
Jasmin Roy
as Joe
Marie Lefebvre
as Nathalie
Louise Laprade
as Philippe's Mother
Bernadette Li
as Joe's Rich Friend
David Savard
as Friend at the Guitar
Félix Aubert-Surprenant
as Young Philippe
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les productions Castor & Pollux Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Escort about?
In this melodramatic French Canadian comedy-drama, a sexy male escort sashays into the living room and life of a gay man and proves to be the catalyst for turmoil. Until Steve showed up to strip as...
Who directed The Escort?
The Escort was directed by Denis Langlois.
How long is The Escort?
The Escort has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Escort released?
The Escort was released on September 11, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Escort?
The main cast of The Escort includes Paul-Antoine Taillefer, Eric Cabana, Robin Aubert, Patrice Coquereau, Jasmin Roy.