I'm Shy, But I'll Heal

– Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and c..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
Original Name:
Je suis timide... mais je me soigne
I'm Shy, But I'll Heal (1978) - Also known as Je suis timide... mais je me soigne

Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?

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I'm Shy, But I'll Heal (1978) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Jan 1983

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Pierre Richard

Writer:

Pierre Richard, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard

Main Actors:

Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier

Plot:

Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10