The Discreet (1990): Cast
The Discreet is a 1990 romantic drama directed by Christian Vincent, starring Fabrice Luchini as Antoine, Serge Riaboukine and Maurice Garrel. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Christian Vincent
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Productions Lazennec
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Discreet About?
The premise of The Discreet without spoilers.
A heart‑broken author, stuck without inspiration for his next novel, teams up with his publisher friend to devise a scheme: seduce a young woman, document the affair in a diary, then discard her and turn the story into a book, hoping the manuscript will revive his career. As he carries out the plan, he unexpectedly falls genuinely in love, forcing him to confront the morality of his plot and complicating both his personal and professional crises.
The Discreet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- underwater scene
- 1980s
- first person narration
- librarian
- nickname as title
- diary film
- broken heart
- manuscript
- objectification of women
- manipulative behavior
- romantic betrayal
- struggling writer
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- reference to restif de la bretonne
- france
- seduction
- publisher
- diary
- book
- brief female nudity
- writer
- unfaithfulness
- typist
- typing
- typewriter
- telephone call
- teacher
- swimming pool
- student
- storytelling
- sex
- roubaix flanders
- revenge
- train station
- printing shop
- printer
- paris france
- nudity
- novelist
- mother daughter relationship
- lie
- libertine
- left bank paris
- language school
- infidelity
- gilles de rais
- gare de l'est paris
- flowers
- female nudity
- father daughter relationship
- extramarital affair
The Discreet Cast & Characters
Fabrice Luchini leads the cast as Antoine, with Serge Riaboukine as Le garçon de café and Maurice Garrel as Jean. Directed by Christian Vincent; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christian Vincent
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Fabrice Luchini as Antoine - Serge Riaboukine as Le garçon de café
- Maurice Garrel as Jean
- Marie Bunel as Solange
Also Starring in The Discreet
· 12 more- Judith Henry Catherine
- François Toumarkine Manu
- Yvette Petit La boulangère
- Olivier Achard Client
- Sophie Broustal La fille en rose
- Marie Verdi Femme au restaurant
- Pierre Gérald L'académicien
- Nicole Félix Monique
- Hélène Hardouin L'amie de Catherine
- Brice Beaugier L'ami de Solange
- Katia Popova La jeune fille du café
- Amy Laviètes Ewa
More from Christian Vincent
More films directed by Christian Vincent, best-rated first: Haute Cuisine, Courted, Quatre étoiles and The Children.
The Discreet Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Diskretion en æressag” and “A titokzatos lány”.
- Also known as
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- Diskretion en æressag
- A titokzatos lány
- La timida
- Dyskretna
- Den diskreta
- La discreta
- Die Verschwiegene
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The Discreet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Discreet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Discreet?
The Discreet runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Discreet released?
The Discreet was released on November 21, 1990.
Who directed The Discreet?
The Discreet was directed by Christian Vincent.
More films by Christian Vincent Who is in the cast of The Discreet?
The Discreet stars Fabrice Luchini as Antoine, Serge Riaboukine as Le garçon de café and Maurice Garrel as Jean, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Discreet have a post-credit scene?
No. The Discreet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Discreet in?
The original language of The Discreet is French.
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