

Drama
Overview
A marriage crook wanted by police takes refuge in a hotel isolated on a beach in Normandy at the end of the season. This quiet hotel welcomes love antics of all natures that involve the owner, a young widow, and his good small nymphomaniac. The arrival of Alex will spice them up. But very special ads that publish will betray him. And against a total sexual servitude he shall pay his concealment. Interpreted by the sublime CATHY MENARD, one of the last great films from the end of the golden age of cinema X French left with a triumphant success on August 31, 1983 in the ALPHA-FRANCE movie theaters.
Top Cast
Carole Piérac
Carole Piérac
Carole Piérac


Cathy Ménard
Cathy Ménard
Cathy Ménard
Christine Chavert
Christine Chavert
Christine Chavert
Diane Suresne
Diane Suresne
Diane Suresne


Michelle Villers
Michelle Villers
Michelle Villers


Alban Ceray
Alban Ceray
Alban Ceray


Ghislain Garet
Ghislain Garet
Ghislain Garet


Alain L'Yle
Alain L'Yle
Alain L'Yle


Jérôme Proust
Jérôme Proust
Jérôme Proust
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