THE ESCORT
aka MAUVAISE PASSE aka THE WRONG BLOND
Year: 1999
UK: Pathe Distribution
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Stuart Townsend, Liza Walker, Noah Taylor, Francis Barber, Claire Skinner, Beatrice Agenin, Keith Allen, Siobhan Burke, Stanislas Crevillen, Barbara Flynn, Anastasia Hille, Peter Mullan, Sarah-Jane Potts, Amanda Ryan, Ben Wishaw
Director: Michel Blanc
Country: France
Language: English / French
UK: 106 mins
UK Certificate: 18 for strong sex and coarse language
UK Release Date: 8 December 2000
Synopsis
Pierre (Daniel Auteil), a middle aged Frenchman, arrives in London to overcome a midlife crisis and write his novel. He becomes a male escort offering his services as a date for the evening and sex for money. An increasing drug habit and a separation from Tom (Stuart Townsend) his pimp lead to trouble, while love interest comes in the form of Kim (Liza Walker) an attractive hooker.