The Discreet(1990)
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The Discreet Synopsis
There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.
The Discreet (1990) is a romance and drama film directed by Christian Vincent, released on November 21, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Fabrice Luchini, Judith Henry, Maurice Garrel and Marie Bunel. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian Vincent
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Ronssin, Christian Vincent
- Producers:
- Alain Rocca
- Cinematographer:
- Romain Winding
- Composer:
- Jay Gottlieb
- Production:
- Les Productions Lazennec, Sara Films, FR3 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
The Discreet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fabrice Luchini
as Antoine
Judith Henry
as Catherine
Maurice Garrel
as Jean
Marie Bunel
as Solange
François Toumarkine
as Manu
- Brice Beaugier
Brice Beaugier
as L'ami de Solange
Yvette Petit
as La boulangère
Nicole Félix
as Monique
Olivier Achard
as Client
Serge Riaboukine
as Le garçon de café
- Katia Popova
Katia Popova
as La jeune fille du café
- Amy Laviètes
Amy Laviètes
as Ewa
Key crew
Directed by Christian Vincent, written by Jean-Pierre Ronssin and Christian Vincent, produced by Alain Rocca.
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The Discreet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Discreet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Discreet online?
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The Discreet (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Discreet?
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The main cast of The Discreet (1990) includes Fabrice Luchini, Judith Henry, Maurice Garrel, Marie Bunel and François Toumarkine. The film was directed by Christian Vincent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Discreet released?
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The Discreet was released on November 21, 1990 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Discreet worth watching?
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The Discreet (1990) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.