Mauvaise passe (Original title)Peu m'importe si tu m'aimes... (Working title)The Escort (Alternative title)
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Countries: France, United KingdomDirector: Michel Blanc
Synopsis: Drama. Pierre, a Frenchman who is visiting London, is beaten by the pimp of a prostitute when he refuses to buy her a drink. Having been given a lift home by a young Irishman, Tom, Pierre arrives the next day at Tom's cafe asking for a job. When Tom reveals that he often works as a gigolo, Pierre decides to try the same job, looking upon it as a way to make money easily. But things do not go as smoothly as Pierre imagined, especially when a married customer falls in love with him.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Male prostitution
Releases
Date: 1999not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 106 mins Language: English
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n1 January 2001 Page: 48
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Linda Ruth Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n601 January 2001 Page: 34
Title: The escortAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 64
Title: The escortAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v307 n4008 16 Dec 2000 Page: 68
Title: CinemaAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n20 October 1999 Page: 13
Title: [Unifrance Film International Newsletter - n20 October 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2601 17 Nov 1999 Pages: 36-37, 39-40
Title: Débronzage intégralAuthor: FERENCZI, Aurélien Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michel Blanc on MAUVAISE PASSE.
In: Télérama n2601 17 Nov 1999 Page: 39
Title: Mauvaise PasseAuthor: MORICE, Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n17 January 1999 Page: 9
Title: [Unifrance Film International Newsletter - n17 January 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n466 December 1999 Pages: 36-37
Title: Mauvaise Passe: Le virage du sous-Woody Allen franchouillardAuthor: VALENS, Grégory Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n466 December 1999 Pages: 38-42
Title: Michel Blanc: Je voulais voir si j'étais capable d'être me..Author: ROUYER, Philippe Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michel Blanc on MAUVAISE PASSE.
In: Variety 22 Nov 1999 Page: 84
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2799 29 Oct 1999 Page: VIII of insert on new releases
Title: FICHESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1236 26 Nov 1999 Page: 30
Title: Case study: The EscortAuthor: MEAUX SAINT MARC, Françoise Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Chronological production report 1996-Nov.1999.
In: Premiere n272 November 1999 Pages: 126-129
Title: Blanc; l'homme au completAuthor: VERDIANI, Gilles Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michel Blanc on his latest film MAUVAISE PASSE.
In: Premiere n272 November 1999 Page: 74
Title: Mauvaise passeAuthor: BERNARD, Jean-Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Le Film Francais n2794 24 Sep 1999 Page: 68
Title: RELEASESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1188 11 Dec 1998 Page: 45
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2748 20 Nov 1998 Page: 18
Title: TOURNAGE (Production)Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Countries: France, United KingdomDirector: Michel Blanc
Synopsis: Drama. Pierre, a Frenchman who is visiting London, is beaten by the pimp of a prostitute when he refuses to buy her a drink. Having been given a lift home by a young Irishman, Tom, Pierre arrives the next day at Tom's cafe asking for a job. When Tom reveals that he often works as a gigolo, Pierre decides to try the same job, looking upon it as a way to make money easily. But things do not go as smoothly as Pierre imagined, especially when a married customer falls in love with him.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Male prostitution
Releases
Date: 1999not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 106 mins Language: English
Credits
(139)
©/Production Company: Renn Productions, ©/Production Company: Pathé Productions Ltd., France 3 Cinéma, With participation of: Canal+, CNC - Centre national de la cinématographie, Executive Producer: Annabel Karouby, Executive Producer: Pierre Grunstein, Producer: Claude Berri, Co-producer: Timothy Burrill, Line Producer: Sally French, Associate Producer: Romain Brémond, Unit Manager: Rebecca Jones, Production Co-ordinator: Emma Mager, Production Accountant (UK): Rachel James, Production Accountant (France): Ségolène Fleury-Sliman, Financial Director (Renn Productions): Claude Fenioux, Financial Director (Pathé Productions): Simon Fawcett, Assistant Accountant: Sarah Kaye, Accounts Assistant: Alice Dawson, Location Manager: Amanda Stevens, Location Manager (France): Nicolas Borowsky, Assistant Location Manager: Giles Edleston, Post-production (Supervisor): Jackline Tolianker, Post-production (UK Co-ordinator): Zoie Miller, Floor Runner: Charlotte Hayward, Production Assistant: Donald Sabourin, Production Runner: Jeff Craig, Trainee Producer: Rafael Molina, Production Secretary (France): Michèle Benhassen, Production Runner (France): Hubert Mixe, Assistant Director: Richard Hewitt, Assistant Director (2nd): Toby Sherborne, Assistant Director (3rd): Matthew Penry Davey, Assistant Director (France, 2nd): Pascal Roy, Script Supervisor: Susanna Lenton, Casting: Jina Jay, Casting (France): Françoise Menidrey, Casting (France, Crowd - Paris): Alberte Garo, Casting (France, Bordeaux - Crowd): Sophie Coulaud, Casting (UK, ADR): Jill Wilmot, Casting (UK, ADR Assistant): Shaheen Baig, Screenplay: Michel Blanc, Additional script work by: Michel Blanc, Nick Love, Based on an original idea by: Hanif Kureishi, Director of Photography: Barry Ackroyd, Camera Operator (2nd): Stephen Standen, Steadicam Operator: Jan Pester, Steadicam Operator: Roger Tooley, Focus Puller: Carl Hudson, Focus Puller (2nd): Mark Treays, Clapper Loader: Mike Timney, Key Grip: Pat Garrett, Grip: Brian Taylor, Camera Trainee: Julie Lemasson, Stills Photographer: Laurie Sparham, Étienne George, Stills Processing: Pinewood Studios, Central Color, Special Effects Technician: Mark Holt, Special Effects Technician: Rob Rollinson, John Markwell, Editor: Maryline Monthieux, 1st Assistant Editor: Virginie Bruant, Christelle Arrivé, 1st Assistant Editor (UK): Kate Mackenzie, Assistant Editor (35mm): Simon Njoo, Production Designer: Gary Williamson, Art Director: John Hill, Stand-by Art Director: Emma MacDevitt, Set Decorator: Cathy Cosgrove, Chargehand Dresser: Ian Fryer, Scenic Artist: Steve Mitchell, Scenic Artist: Alice Milburn Foster, Props Buyer: Sarah Pasquali, Art Department Runner: Lerryn Korda, Art Department Trainee: Katy Pain, Tayo Awoniyi, Property Master: Danny Hunter, Costume Designer: Ralph Holes, Assistant Costume Designer: Laurie Johnson, Costume Assistant: Amanda Craze, Isabel Cooper, Dresser (Daniel Auteil): Tess Hammami, Make-up/Hair Designer: Fae Hammond, Hair/Make-up Artist (Daniel Auteil): Joël Lavau, Hair/Make-up Artist: Tracey Lee, Main Titles/Special Effects: Mikros Image, Mikros (Main Titles/Special Effects): Frédéric Moreau, Mikros (Main Titles/Special Effects): Pascal Laurent, Christophe Courgeau, Colour Grader: Patrick Delamotte, Music: Barry Adamson, Piano/Hammond Organ Solo: Nick Plytas, Guitar: Alan Derby, Voice: Claudia Sarne, Music Rights Supervisor (France): Amélie de Chassey, Music Recorded/Mixed at: Murkyworld Studios (London), Additional [Music] Programming/Engineerg: William Montague-Johnstone, Recorded at: Les Auditoriums de Joinville, AVID Editing Equipment: Cinemontage (Paris), Sound: Bruno Charrier, Sound: Jean Goudier, Boom Operator: Nicolas Cantin, Sound Trainee: Sophie Cornet, Sound Trainee: Sophie Dinkle, Llinos Owen, Re-recording Mixer: Dominique Hennequin, Joël Rangon, Re-recording (UK): World Wide Sound Ltd, Sound Transfer (France): Copra Studios, Assistant Sound Editor: Sandrine Strauss, Assistant Sound Editor: Isabelle Filippi, Stéphane de Rocquigny, Dialogue Editor: Valérie Pasteau, Sound Effects recorded at: Digison, ADR (Boom Operator): Jean-Louis Lebras, ADR (Sound Mixer): Laurent Boudaud, ADR (Sound Editor): Michel Filippi, ADR (UK Sound Editor): Tim Lewiston, Foley (Sound Mixer): Gilles Missir, Foley Editor: Pascal Chauvin, Foley Editor: Pascal Dédeye, Stunt Co-ordinator: Paul Heasman, Stunt Co-ordinator: Jim Dowdall, Stand-in: Alex Poland, Stand-in: Stuart Hale, Stand-in: Donna Dillingham, Cameras supplied by: Arriflex Arri, Lighting Equipment supplied by: ARRI Lighting Rental, Motion Picture Film supplied by: Kodak Motion Picture Film, Sound Stock: Espace Le Pro, Rushes processed by: Technicolor London, Laboratory: Éclair, Dialogue Coach: Jenny Patrick, Publicity (France): Moteur!, Dominique Segall, Studio: Ealing Studios
Cast
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Daniel Auteuil (Pierre), Stuart Townsend (Tom), Liza Walker (Kim), Noah Taylor (Gem), Frances Barber (Jessica), Claire Skinner (Patricia), Béatrice Agenin (Catherine, Pierre's wife), Keith Allen (Jessica's husband), Ben Whishaw (Jay), Barbara Flynn (Kim's mother), Anastasia Hille (Steffy), Sarah-Jane Potts (Liz), Amanda Ryan (Ann), Peter Mullan (Patricia's husband), Julie Wilson-nimmo (girl in Soho), Luisa Bradshaw-White (Evita the hostess), Michelle Gomez (hostess 2), Jack Pierce (bouncer), Kriss Dosanjh (Harry - Tom's cafe), Ben Drake (maître d'hotel), Lee Williams (customer in café), Alec Birkbeck (Willy), Rose English (Ann's mother), Heathcote Williams (Ann's father), Simon Gregor (hotel manager), Roland Manookian (bellboy), Kim Wall (hotel concierge), Peter-Hugo Daly (Marco), Siobhan Burke (Cindy), Stanislas Crevillén (Nicolas, Pierre's son), Joey Koonsumbat (Thai waiter), Tam Dean Burn (naked husband), Marie-France Santon (Paris estate agent), Alice Evans (Sue), Mar Sodupe (Linda), Dan Macmillan (host at country house), Leah Fitzgerald (Kate, Kim's daughter), Annabel Brooks (Annie), Susan Porrett (Maureen), Anne White (Louise), Alex Mcsweeney (taxi driver), Suzanne Burden (FT lady at underground), Philippe Lehembre (Pierre's father), Alexander Hanson (publisher), Hannah Lockerman (publisher's wife)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(19)
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Page: 59Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n1 January 2001 Page: 48
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Linda Ruth Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n601 January 2001 Page: 34
Title: The escortAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 64
Title: The escortAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times v307 n4008 16 Dec 2000 Page: 68
Title: CinemaAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n20 October 1999 Page: 13
Title: [Unifrance Film International Newsletter - n20 October 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2601 17 Nov 1999 Pages: 36-37, 39-40
Title: Débronzage intégralAuthor: FERENCZI, Aurélien Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michel Blanc on MAUVAISE PASSE.
In: Télérama n2601 17 Nov 1999 Page: 39
Title: Mauvaise PasseAuthor: MORICE, Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n17 January 1999 Page: 9
Title: [Unifrance Film International Newsletter - n17 January 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n466 December 1999 Pages: 36-37
Title: Mauvaise Passe: Le virage du sous-Woody Allen franchouillardAuthor: VALENS, Grégory Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n466 December 1999 Pages: 38-42
Title: Michel Blanc: Je voulais voir si j'étais capable d'être me..Author: ROUYER, Philippe Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michel Blanc on MAUVAISE PASSE.
In: Variety 22 Nov 1999 Page: 84
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2799 29 Oct 1999 Page: VIII of insert on new releases
Title: FICHESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1236 26 Nov 1999 Page: 30
Title: Case study: The EscortAuthor: MEAUX SAINT MARC, Françoise Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Chronological production report 1996-Nov.1999.
In: Premiere n272 November 1999 Pages: 126-129
Title: Blanc; l'homme au completAuthor: VERDIANI, Gilles Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Michel Blanc on his latest film MAUVAISE PASSE.
In: Premiere n272 November 1999 Page: 74
Title: Mauvaise passeAuthor: BERNARD, Jean-Jacques Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Le Film Francais n2794 24 Sep 1999 Page: 68
Title: RELEASESArticle type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1188 11 Dec 1998 Page: 45
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2748 20 Nov 1998 Page: 18
Title: TOURNAGE (Production)Article type: CreditsLanguage: French