The King of Escape(2009)
43-year-old Armand Lacourtade, a man who sells farm machines in the country, is getting sick of his homosexual life. When he encounters a young girl called Curly, he changes sides. Chased by her parents and the police, they brave all dangers to live this forbidden love and become an odd couple. But is it really what Armand dreamed about?
Movie: The King of Escape
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Curly Durandot
Armand Lacourtade
Daniel Durandot
Paul
Jean
The commissioner
Robert Rapaille
le vieux garagiste
Mme Rapaille
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