Cast
Mimsy Farmer
as Héléna
Pascal Sellier
as Julien Chaput
Madeleine Robinson
as Madame Josée
Bernard Fresson
as Gilbert
Andréa Ferréol
as Suzanne Chaput, la mère de Julien
Serge Sauvion
as Charles Chaput, le père de Julien
Stéphane Jobert
as Capo
Éva Ionesco
as Martine
Pascale Audret
as La mère de Martine
Jean-Paul Solal
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1978
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresRomance
Votes8
DirectorBernard Queysanne
WritersPierre Pelegri, Bernard Queysanne
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLover Boy
About Lover Boy
"The Pocket Lover" tells the story of Julien, a 15 year-old boy who falls in love with an older woman, later discovered to be a prostitute. Now, Julien will have to face several obstacles, which includes his parents opposition with this affair, and Julien's own perceptions about the woman's line of work, going out with wealthy guys.
Directed by Bernard Queysanne, Lover Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Mimsy Farmer, Pascal Sellier, Madeleine Robinson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1978.
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