- Actors: Gérard Depardieu, Michel Blanc, Miou-Miou, Michel Creton, Jean-François Stévenin
- Directors: Bertrand Blier
- Writers: Bertrand Blier
- Producers: Catherine Blier Florin, René Cleitman
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language French
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Koch Lorber Films
- DVD Release Date: 14 July 2009
- Run Time: 84 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0026MP1AO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 71,569 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Tenue de Soiree is a French classic of the '80s but, alas, the film's best sight gag (Depardieu and the banister) has been deleted to protect Americans from nudity. However, this import does play nicely in my R2 player.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Oh dear, another DVD in the wrong format, and this is a REALLY GOOD one. Bertrand Blier at his best and funniest. I'm not going to tell you the story, except to say that it follows Blier's doctrine that all anyone (not just women here) needs to make them feel complete is a good rogering and that Gerard Depardieu plays a bisexual burglar. Watch it for the sparks that fly between him and Miou-Miou and Michel Blanc's spaniel eyes.
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The Knave of Hearts, he made three tarts, all standing in a row.
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The Knave of Hearts, he made three tarts, all standing in a row.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
One of Betrand Blier's best film ever
19 Mar 1999
MENAGE or "Tenue De Soiree", as it is called in French is a subtle comedy which will not leave the viewer untouched. A burgler (Depardieu) befriends a spatting couple at a bal, and proceeds to court the husband (Michel Blanc, of "Monsieur Hire") into an intense intimate relationship. What follows is the threesome's adventures through Parisian nights and a variety of situations, one more absurd than the next. The original version is exquisitely written, and the dialogues border on poetry. All the actors demonstrate their talents opposite each other and form an exceptional cast. This film would most likely be listed under "comedies" but it's range encompasses many genres. A definite must see for any fan of Depardieu who is flawless in this film.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great cynical film
10 Nov 2002
The original title of this film is "Tenue de soiree". A very ironic title if you consider the story : two [unsuccessful folks] meet smart guy (Gerard Depardieu) with money and connections. Only problem : the money has dubious origins and the connections are a little too connected to the crime world. Let's not even talk about the sexual depravity of Mr. Smart who offers his new friends the brilliant career of prostitution.
The film is a must not only because of the weird and hilarious story but also for the great lines (a condition of success in French theaters). Who will forget the famous comment : "When I see your gloomy face, I feel like ordering a coffin " ?
This film has become a classic in France. It displays the same black humor as "Le pere Noel est une ordure" (you don't want me to translate this and you don't want to know what happens to Santa Claus).
If you want to discover French cinema, you better get used to Bernard Blier's destructive humor, who spares nobody.
The film is a must not only because of the weird and hilarious story but also for the great lines (a condition of success in French theaters). Who will forget the famous comment : "When I see your gloomy face, I feel like ordering a coffin " ?
This film has become a classic in France. It displays the same black humor as "Le pere Noel est une ordure" (you don't want me to translate this and you don't want to know what happens to Santa Claus).
If you want to discover French cinema, you better get used to Bernard Blier's destructive humor, who spares nobody.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A bold french comedy
2 Aug 2006
Great acting, a very unusual story and a wonderful direction make this one of the most outstanding (and cult) comedies coming out from France in recent years. Depardieu, Miou Miou and Blanc are simply terrific in this incredibly outragious "menage a trois". Besides, the music - by Serge Gainsbourg (who else could make the music for such a movie?) - is WONDERFUL. Kind of cult flick, it will be greatly enjoyed by those keen on sexually daring subjects. Warning: I would recommend this film to a very open-minded audience since it might hurt some moral standards.
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