The Suitor

– Absent-minded yet cultured, Pierre answers his parents demands to wed by ignoring both astronomy and..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1962
Original Name:
Le soupirant
The Suitor (1962) - Also known as Le soupirant

Absent-minded yet cultured, Pierre answers his parents demands to wed by ignoring both astronomy and the housemaid, instead falling head-over-heels for rich damsels.

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Release Date:

13 Feb 1963

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Pierre Étaix

Writer:

Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude Carrière

Main Actors:

France Arnel, Pierre Étaix, Laurence Lignières, Claude Massot

Plot:

Pierre is a shy man whose sole focus in life is studying astrology in solitude, which is often difficult since he still lives at and studies in his parent's house. His parent's would rather he date and get married. He takes on this task with verve. Not knowing how to approach women in a romantic way, he watches how other men operate and tries to emulate them, most often without success. He ends up attracting the one woman he doesn't really want, a fun loving woman named Laurence who lives next door, but he becomes obsessed with Stella, a singer he sees on television. He believes her love song is being sung directly to him. As Pierre tries to get away from Laurence while pursuing Stella, he may miss the perfect match who may be right under his nose.

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10