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The Hairdresser’s Husband (1990): Cast & Box Office

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The Hairdresser’s Husband is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Jean Rochefort as Antoine, Roland Bertin and Michèle Laroque. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.

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The Hairdresser’s Husband (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Patrice Leconte
Genres
Romance , Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hairdresser’s Husband About?

The premise of The Hairdresser’s Husband without spoilers.

The story opens with a flashback centered on Antoine, whose obsession with female hairdressers started in early childhood. The narrative returns to past moments, creating clear parallels between his youth and present. Although the details of Antoine’s adult life remain vague, it is evident that he has realized his true goal: to marry a hairdresser.

The Hairdresser’s Husband Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • hairdresser
  • undressing
  • love
  • barber
  • barber shop
  • shaving
  • sex
  • seaside
  • panties
  • kissing breasts
  • voice over narration
  • suicide of wife
+38 more
  • nonlinear timeline
  • swimsuit
  • shampoo
  • razor
  • mother son relationship
  • marriage
  • genitalia
  • desire
  • death of wife
  • dancer
  • unrequited love
  • massive breasts
  • tape player
  • erotica
  • coming of age
  • cigarette smoking
  • 1940s
  • haircut
  • occupation in title
  • barbiturate overdose
  • childhood flashback
  • childhood crush
  • one breast exposed
  • shaving beard
  • first person narration
  • france
  • woman
  • drowning
  • yogurt
  • wool
  • wedding
  • thunder
  • tape recording
  • suicide
  • suicide note
  • suicide by drowning
  • storm
  • smell
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Cast & crew

The Hairdresser’s Husband Cast & Characters

Jean Rochefort leads the cast as Antoine, with Roland Bertin as Antoine's Father and Michèle Laroque as Adopted Child's Mother. Directed by Patrice Leconte; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Hairdresser’s Husband

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From the director

More from Patrice Leconte

More films directed by Patrice Leconte, best-rated first: Ridicule, Girl on the Bridge, Man on the Train and The Widow of Saint-Pierre.

Full filmography
Box office

The Hairdresser’s Husband Box Office

The Hairdresser’s Husband grossed $1.2 million worldwide.

1990 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2M

US & Canada
$1.2M
Videos

The Hairdresser’s Husband Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Hairdresser's Husband; Le mari de la coiffeuse Trailer HD
  • Trailer The Hairdresser's Husband
Details

The Hairdresser’s Husband Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Berberin Kocası” and “Le mari de la coiffeuse”.

Also known as
  • Berberin Kocası
  • Le mari de la coiffeuse
  • El marido de la peluquera
  • 理发师的情人
  • 사랑한다면 이들처럼
  • Frisørens ektemann
  • Der Mann der Friseuse
  • Il marito della parrucchiera
  • Hårfrisörskans make
  • Ο Εραστής της Κομμώτριας
  • בעלה של הספרית
  • A fodrásznő férje
+8 more
  • Чоловік перукарки
  • Муж парикмахерши
  • O Marido da Cabeleireira
  • Съпругът на фризьорката
  • 髪結いの亭主
  • El marit de la perruquera
  • Mąż fryzjerki
  • 理髮師的男人

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FAQ

The Hairdresser’s Husband FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Hairdresser’s Husband, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hairdresser’s Husband?

The Hairdresser’s Husband runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Hairdresser’s Husband released?

The Hairdresser’s Husband was released on October 3, 1990.

Who directed The Hairdresser’s Husband?

The Hairdresser’s Husband was directed by Patrice Leconte.

More films by Patrice Leconte

Who is in the cast of The Hairdresser’s Husband?

The Hairdresser’s Husband stars Jean Rochefort as Antoine, Roland Bertin as Antoine's Father and Michèle Laroque as Adopted Child's Mother, among 20 credited actors.

How much did The Hairdresser’s Husband make at the box office?

The Hairdresser’s Husband grossed $1.2 million worldwide.

Does The Hairdresser’s Husband have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hairdresser’s Husband has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Hairdresser’s Husband in?

The original language of The Hairdresser’s Husband is French.

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