Melody for a Hustler
Original title: Cantique de la racaille
Overview
French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Marie-Pierre (Virginie Lanoue). Actually living in a seedy apartment, Gaston deals in stolen goods, but he soon climbs to bigger heists, including car thefts. Concealing his illegal activities, Gaston operates his company, Extramill, out of upscale, posh offices, while he and Marie-Pierre move into a sedate upper-middle-class neighborhood. Life is sweet, but the onset of paranoia, kinky sex activities, and police probes eventually culminate in violence.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Vincent Ravalec
- Writer
- Vincent Ravalec
- Producer
- Jean-Pierre Alessandrini
Frequently asked questions
What is Melody for a Hustler rated?
Melody for a Hustler has an audience rating of 2.5 out of 10 from 10 votes.
Who directed Melody for a Hustler?
Melody for a Hustler was directed by Vincent Ravalec.
When was Melody for a Hustler released?
Melody for a Hustler was released in 1998.
