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On the Tip of the Tongue · 1976

On the Tip of the Tongue (1976) is a Drama / Romance film directed by Jean-Marie Degèsves, starring Marie Dubois, Olivier de Saedeleer, Francine Blistin.

DramaRomance

Overview

The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his room, he collects pictures of beautiful naked actresses to drown his boredom. His desire will come true in the presence of Catherine, a rich and mysteriously lonely woman next door. As a worker's son, withdrawn and taciturn, will discover a world that is new to him. He watches, spies, observes the comings and goings of the body of hers who, in certain circumstances ignores him. Through their encounters and helping jealousy, this almost filial love will turn into an irresistible physical attraction.

Cast

Marie Dubois, Olivier de Saedeleer, Francine Blistin, Georges Aubrey, Nathalie Clausse, Martine Regnier, Véronique Bailly

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Frequently asked

What is "On the Tip of the Tongue" about?

The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his room, he collects pictures of beautiful naked actresses to drown his boredom. His desire will come true in the presence of Catherine, a rich and mysteriously lonely woman next door. As a worker's son, withdrawn and taciturn, will discover a world that is new to him. He watches, spies, observes the comings and goings of the body of hers who, in certain circumstances ignores him. Through their encounters and helping jealousy, this almost filial love will turn into an irresistible physical attraction.

When was "On the Tip of the Tongue" released?

On the Tip of the Tongue was released in 1976.

Who stars in "On the Tip of the Tongue"?

The cast includes Marie Dubois, Olivier de Saedeleer, Francine Blistin, Georges Aubrey.