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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
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DirectorLuigi Latini de Marchi
WritersClaudio Perone, Luigi Latini de Marchi
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsFrench Games
About French Games
The movie tells the story of Theresa, the druggist’s daughter (Laura May), and Ludevigo. He wants her but her father wants her to get married to the butcher’s son. Tired and frustrated by her delaying tactics, Ludevigo answers contact ads and becomes acquainted with other women. Unfortunately things go totally wrong as he gets chased by trigger-happy hunters and jealous rivals. He then takes a job as a butler. His mistress (Nadine Roussial) turns out to be a nymphomaniac, but the story comes to a happy ending when Theresa finds him.
Directed by Luigi Latini de Marchi, French Games leans on a strong ensemble — Cathy Stewart, Laura May, Paolo Celli — 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 drama titles of 1984.
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