The King of Escape(2009)
Le Roi de l'évasion
The King of Escape Synopsis
43-year-old Armand Lacourtade, a man who sells farm machines in the country, is getting sick of his homosexual life. When he encounters a young girl called Curly, he changes sides. Chased by her parents and the police, they brave all dangers to live this forbidden love and become an odd couple. But is it really what Armand dreamed about?
The King of Escape (2009) is a adventure and comedy film directed by Alain Guiraudie, released on July 15, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Hafsia Herzi, Ludovic Berthillot, Luc Palun and Pascal Aubert. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Guiraudie
- Writers:
- Alain Guiraudie, Laurent Lunetta, Frédérique Moreau
- Production:
- Les films du Worso
- Status:
- Released
The King of Escape (2009) Trailer
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The King of Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hafsia Herzi
as Curly Durandot
Ludovic Berthillot
as Armand Lacourtade
Luc Palun
as Daniel Durandot
Pascal Aubert
as Paul
Jean Toscane
as Jean
François Clavier
as The commissioner
Pierre Laur
as Robert Rapaille
Georges Vaur
as le vieux garagiste
Mauricette Gourdon
as Mme Rapaille
- Bruno Valayer
Bruno Valayer
as Jean-Jacques
Melha Mammeri Bossard
as Mme Durandot
Frédéric Felder
as un policier
Key crew
Directed by Alain Guiraudie, written by Alain Guiraudie, Laurent Lunetta and Frédérique Moreau.
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The King of Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 28 ratings.
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The King of Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King of Escape online?
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The King of Escape (2009) is available to stream on Sooner, Molotov TV and SFR Play, and to rent or buy from Canal VOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The King of Escape?
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The main cast of The King of Escape (2009) includes Hafsia Herzi, Ludovic Berthillot, Luc Palun, Pascal Aubert and Jean Toscane. The film was directed by Alain Guiraudie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King of Escape released?
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The King of Escape was released on July 15, 2009 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The King of Escape worth watching?
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The King of Escape (2009) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The King of Escape?
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