The Escort (1999)
He'll be your friend, he'll be your lover, but it's strictly by the hour.
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.
Director: Michel Blanc
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 17, 1999
Cast
- Daniel Auteuil - Pierre
- Stuart Townsend - Tom
- Liza Walker - Kim
- Noah Taylor - Gem
- Frances Barber - Jessica
- Claire Skinner - Patricia
- Keith Allen - Jessica's Husband
- Ben Whishaw - Jay
- Barbara Flynn - Kim's Mother
- Sarah-Jane Potts - Liz
Screenplay
- Michel Blanc (Screenplay)
- Hanif Kureishi (Screenplay)
- Nick Love (Adaptation)
Music: Barry Adamson
Cinematography: Barry Ackroyd
Editing: Maryline Monthieux
Production: Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Pathé, CNC, Canal+
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Blanc
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Escort about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Escort?
- The Escort was directed by Michel Blanc.
- Who stars in The Escort?
- The Escort stars Daniel Auteuil, Stuart Townsend, Liza Walker, Noah Taylor, Frances Barber, Claire Skinner.
- How long is The Escort?
- The Escort has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Escort?
- The Escort is a Drama film.
- Where was The Escort produced?
- The Escort was produced in France.