Belgium / Nov 17, 1999 / 16
He'll be your friend, he'll be your lover, but it's strictly by the hour.
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Fleeing from his wife in France to London, 45-year-old Pierre is barely able to support himself. He meets friendly Tom, who offers to help him make ends meet by working as a male escort.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ben Whishaw | Jay |
| Barbara Flynn | Kim's Mother |
| Sarah-Jane Potts | Liz |
| Amanda Ryan | Ann |
| Peter Mullan | Patricia's Husband |
| Mar Sodupe | Linda |
| Heathcote Williams | Ann's Father |
| Roland Manookian | Bellboy |
| Luisa Bradshaw-White | Evita the Hostess |
| Alice Evans | Sue |
| Anastasia Hille | Steffy |
| Béatrice Agenin | Catherine - Pierre's Wife |
| Julie Wilson Nimmo | Girl in Soho |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mauvaise passe |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Pathé, CNC, Canal+ |
| Release date | 17 novembre 1999 |
| Executive producer | Annabel Karouby, Pierre Grunstein |
| Production | Claude Berri, Timothy Burrill |
| Writer | Michel Blanc, Hanif Kureishi, Nick Love |
| Casting | Jina Jay |
| Editing | Maryline Monthieux |
| Cinematography | Barry Ackroyd |
| Assistant directors | Michel Blanc, Susanna Lenton |
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| Lighting | Lee Walters |
| Camera operators | Barry Ackroyd |
| Additional photography | Barry Ackroyd |
| Production design | Gary Williamson, John Hill, Cathy Cosgrove |
| Art direction | John Hill, Gary Williamson, Cathy Cosgrove |
| Set decoration | Gary Williamson, Cathy Cosgrove, John Hill |
| Music | Barry Adamson, Dominique Hennequin |
| Sound | Barry Adamson, Dominique Hennequin |
| Costume design | Ralph Wheeler-Holes, Fae Hammond, Tracey Lee, Joël Lavau |
| Makeup | Tracey Lee, Fae Hammond, Joël Lavau, Ralph Wheeler-Holes |
| Hairstyling | Ralph Wheeler-Holes, Fae Hammond, Tracey Lee, Joël Lavau |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Nov 17, 1999 / 12
United States / Dec 12, 1999
United Kingdom / Dec 08, 2000 / 18
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