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The King of Escape(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-07-15
61%
25 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Overview:
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?
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
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Movie: The King of Escape
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hafsia Herzi
Curly Durandot
Ludovic Berthillot
Armand Lacourtade
Luc Palun
Daniel Durandot
Pascal Aubert
Paul
Jean Toscane
Jean
François Clavier
The commissioner
Pierre Laur
Robert Rapaille
Georges Vaur
le vieux garagiste
Mauricette Gourdon
Mme Rapaille
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