Love at the Top

Love at the Top

6.1IMDb Score
Released:1974-03-13
Duration:105 min
Country:France,Italy
Director:Michel Deville
Actors:Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin, Jean-François Balmer
Production:Viaduc Productions, T.R.A.C.

Overview:

A shy bank employee unexpectedly invites a young woman to a café, leading to a one-night stand. When he shares this with his disillusioned friend, the writer helps him navigate a dazzling social ascent.

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