| The Gigolo | |
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| Directed by | Jacques Deray |
| Starring | Alida Valli |
| Cinematography | Roger Dormoy |
| Edited by | Paul Cayatte |
| Music by | Jean Yatove |
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| Language | French |
The Gigolo (French : Le gigolo) is a 1960 French romantic drama film written and directed by Jacques Deray. It is loosely based on the novel Le Gigolo written by Jacques Robert. [1] [2]
Agatha, a wealthy widow in her 40s, falls in love with the handsome doctor Damper. She then wants to end her former relationship with her young lover Jacky, who is not ready to let go.
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