Too Shy to Try (1978): movie guide

What is Too Shy to Try about?

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?

Cast highlights

Too Shy to Try features Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier, Catherine Lachens, Robert Castel. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1978-08-23. Runtime: 88 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (99 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy. Original language: fr. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Too Shy to Try?

Too Shy to Try is listed as Romance, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Too Shy to Try?

Too Shy to Try runs about 88 minutes.

Who stars in Too Shy to Try?

Cast highlights include Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier, Catherine Lachens, Robert Castel.

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