Hard Off
Originally released in 1999. Hard Off is a romance/comedy film. directed by Claude Berri.
Starring Claude Berri, Fanny Ardant, and Claude Brasseur
Synopsis
This French romantic comedy-drama concerns Claude Langmann, a middle-aged auctioneer, who is in a loving marriage with his second wife of 15 years. Though he is deeply in love with his wife and has remained faithful to her, he finds himself unable to perform in bed. His wife says she is satisfied with Claude's love and tenderness, but he visits a sex specialist anyway. There he learns of Viagra, which is not yet approved in France, though it is available in Switzerland over the counter. Soon Claude is on his way to Geneva, and eager to prove his manhood, tries to bed Agnes, his very attractive and very available assistant. His daughter, who also comes along for the trip, interferes with her own problems.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
2.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claude Berri
as Claude Langmann
Fanny Ardant
as Marie Langmann, épouse de Claude
Claude Brasseur
as Paul-Édouard
Alain Chabat
as Le gynécologue et andologue
Danièle Lebrun
as Myriam, ex-femme de Paul-Édouard
Véronique Vella
as Julie, entraîneuse
Brigitte Bémol
as Agnès
François Berléand
as Le docteur Nataf
Olga Grumberg
as Nathalie Langmann, fille de Claude
Pierre Semmler
as Frédérick, marié et amant de Julie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Katharina
- Renn Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
- Canal+
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hard Off about?
This French romantic comedy-drama concerns Claude Langmann, a middle-aged auctioneer, who is in a loving marriage with his second wife of 15 years. Though he is deeply in love with his wife and has...
Who directed Hard Off?
Hard Off was directed by Claude Berri.
How long is Hard Off?
Hard Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Hard Off released?
Hard Off was released on May 17, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hard Off?
The main cast of Hard Off includes Claude Berri, Fanny Ardant, Claude Brasseur, Alain Chabat, Danièle Lebrun.