Hard Off

Story

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.

Director

Claude Berri

Writers

Arlette Langmann, Claude Berri, Tonino Benacquista

Language

French

Country

France

Release date

17 May 1999

Ensemble

Cast

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  Claude Berri

  Claude Langmann

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  Fanny Ardant

  Marie Langmann, épouse de Claude

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  Claude Brasseur

  Paul-Édouard

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  Alain Chabat

  Le gynécologue et andologue

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  Danièle Lebrun

  Myriam, ex-femme de Paul-Édouard

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  Véronique Vella

  Julie, entraîneuse

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  Brigitte Bémol

  Agnès

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  François Berléand

  Le docteur Nataf

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  Olga Grumberg

  Nathalie Langmann, fille de Claude

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  Pierre Semmler

  Frédérick, marié et amant de Julie

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  Myriam Mézières

  Une cliente à la vente aux enchères

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  Nadia Barentin

  Monique, l'assistante de Claude