The Soft Skin
NR
7.5
1964
1 hr 59 min
Drama
, Romance
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married with Franca and father of Sabine, around 10. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stand staying away from her.
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- Cast：
- Françoise Dorléac , Jean Desailly , Nelly Benedetti , Daniel Ceccaldi , Laurence Badie , Philippe Dumat , Paule Emanuele
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Reviews
I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.
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Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
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I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
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Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
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