This film was greatly influenced by director-writer Gilroy's own experiences when he was sent to Paris to work on the script for THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN. There Gilroy met Lenoir, who worked as his chauffeur, and in this production Lenoir plays a chauffeur. Rogers is a scripter sent to Paris
to try to salvage the remains of a screenplay that is in the middle of production. He is told that Lenoir is not to be trusted, but he discovers the contrary as the two men strike up a quick friendship. Rogers also has an affair with Hunnicutt, a British aristocrat staying in the hotel room next
to his. The picture is a warm, sympathetic look at the friendship among three people, ...
Released:
1978
Rated:
PG
Length:
100 mins