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I'm Shy, But I'll Heal poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.8 / 100
1978·Comedy / Romance·1h 28m

I'M SHY, BUT I'LL HEAL

Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?

Above the Line
Pierre Richard·DirectorAlain Godard·ScreenplayJean-Jacques Annaud·ScreenplayClaude Agostini·Director of PhotographyVladimir Cosma·Original Music ComposerPierre Gillette·Editor
Cast
Pierre Richard·Pierre RenaudAldo Maccione·Aldo FerrariJacques François·Mr. HenriMimi Coutelier·Agnès JensenCatherine Lachens·La camionneuseRobert Castel·Trinita, le joueur de pétanqueJacques Fabbri·Le routierRobert Dalban·Le garagisteJean-Claude Massoulier·Gilles, le speakerRaoul Delfosse·Le chauffeur de la 404
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 2
Pierre Richard·DirectorDaniel Janneau·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Alain Godard·ScreenplayJean-Jacques Annaud·ScreenplayPierre Richard·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Claude Agostini·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Pierre Gillette·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Vladimir Cosma·Original Music ComposerBernard Bats·Sound
Art & Design· 1
Phuong Maittret·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 1
Albina du Boisrouvray·Producer
By the Numbers
69.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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