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Cast
Pierre Richard
as Pierre Renaud
Aldo Maccione
as Aldo Ferrari
Jacques François
as Mr. Henri
Mimi Coutelier
as Agnès Jensen
Catherine Lachens
as La camionneuse
Robert Castel
as Trinita, le joueur de pétanque
Jacques Fabbri
as Le routier
Robert Dalban
as Le garagiste
Jean-Claude Massoulier
as Gilles, le speaker
Raoul Delfosse
as Le chauffeur de la 404
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1978
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Comedy
Votes94
DirectorPierre Richard
WritersJean-Jacques Annaud, Pierre Richard, Alain Godard
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsToo Shy to Try
About Too Shy to Try
Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?
Directed by Pierre Richard, Too Shy to Try leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François — 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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