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DRAMA . 1964 . 1h 59m . 7.1/10

The Soft Skin_

"The Eternal Triangle At Its Most Eternal."

Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.

Starring Françoise Dorléac, Jean Desailly, Nelly Benedetti
Box Office $62K
7.1/10
Rating
$62K
Box Office
1h 59m
Runtime
1964
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Eternal Triangle At Its Most Eternal.

Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.

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Cast
Françoise Dorléac stars as Nicole in The Soft Skin.
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Year context
The Soft Skin was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre...
The Soft Skin is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 59m.

CAST (20)

Françoise Dorléac
Françoise Dorléac
Nicole
Jean Desailly
Jean Desailly
Pierre Lachenay
Nelly Benedetti
Nelly Benedetti
Franca Lachenay
Daniel Ceccaldi
Daniel Ceccaldi
Clément
Laurence Badie
Laurence Badie
Ingrid
Philippe Dumat
Philippe Dumat
Directeur Cinéma Reims
Paule Emanuele
Paule Emanuele
Odile
Maurice Garrel
Maurice Garrel
Bontemps
Sabine Haudepin
Sabine Haudepin
Sabine Lachenay
DL
Dominique Lacarrière
La Secrétaire Dominique
Jean Lanier
Jean Lanier
Michel
PR
Pierre Risch
Chanoine
Maurice Magalon
Maurice Magalon
C
Carnero
Lisbon Organizer (uncredited)
GD
Georges de Givray
Le Père de Nicole (uncredited)
Catherine-Isabelle Duport
Catherine-Isabelle Duport
Jeune Fille Reims (uncredited)
MH
Maximiliènne Harlaut
Mme. Leloix (uncredited)
CL
Charles Lavialle
Veilleur Hôtel Michelet (uncredited)
GP
Gérard Poirot
Franck (Co-pilot) (uncredited)
OP
Olivia Poli
Mme. Bontemps (uncredited)

BOX OFFICE

$62K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (212 votes)
Box Office
$62,261

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Soft Skin about?
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
How long is The Soft Skin?
The Soft Skin has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in The Soft Skin?
The cast of The Soft Skin includes Françoise Dorléac, Jean Desailly, Nelly Benedetti, Daniel Ceccaldi, Laurence Badie.
How much did The Soft Skin make at the box office?
The Soft Skin earned $62,261 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Soft Skin?
The Soft Skin has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 212 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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