Sidestroke(1993)
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Sidestroke Synopsis
Clara (Karin Viard) is a stripper with a high-strung, jealous boyfriend with the curious name of Loockeed (Antoine Chappey). The couple are friends with the even-temperred, almost saintly Max (Gerald Laroche), an auto mechanic. The three of them set out from their home in the north to journey to the Alpine mountains near Switzerland and Italy, where they will help a fourth friend take care of his pleasure boat business at Lake Annecy while he is in military service. As the trio attempt to establish some sort of equilibrium in their new lives, Max must constantly deal with Loockeed's testy, jealous barbs. Despite this, the three of them remain friends.
Sidestroke (1993) is a comedy and drama film directed by Xavier Durringer, released on December 22, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Karin Viard, Gérald Laroche, Antoine Chappey and Éric Savin. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Xavier Durringer
- Writers:
- Xavier Durringer
- Producers:
- Jean-Louis Livi
- Cinematographer:
- Laurent Machuel
- Composer:
- Arno
- Production:
- Centre Européen Cinématographique, BVF, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
Sidestroke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karin Viard
as Clara
Gérald Laroche
as Max
Antoine Chappey
as Loockeed
Éric Savin
as Pilou
Aude Amiot
as Claudine
- Florence Joubert
Florence Joubert
as Danny
- Shérif Scouri
Shérif Scouri
as Petit-Louis
Laurent Olmedo
as Animateur boîte de nuit
- Marie-Paul Sirvent
Marie-Paul Sirvent
- Frédéric Duff-Barbé
Frédéric Duff-Barbé
- Philippe Kara-Mohamed
Philippe Kara-Mohamed
- Nathalie Ghiano
Nathalie Ghiano
Key crew
Directed by Xavier Durringer, written by Xavier Durringer, produced by Jean-Louis Livi.
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Sidestroke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Sidestroke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sidestroke online?
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Sidestroke (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD and Canal VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sidestroke?
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The main cast of Sidestroke (1993) includes Karin Viard, Gérald Laroche, Antoine Chappey, Éric Savin and Aude Amiot. The film was directed by Xavier Durringer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sidestroke released?
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Sidestroke was released on December 22, 1993 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Sidestroke worth watching?
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Sidestroke (1993) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.