
How to Seduce Difficult Women
2009-10-30 · 94 min · ★ 4.4
Philippe, a French-American writer living in Manhattan, decides to take on ten relationship-challenged men to help them learn the art of seduction.
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- Directors
- Richard Temtchine
- Production companies
- Quadrant Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Louis-Do de LencquesaingPhilippe
Stephanie SzostakGigi
Jackie HoffmanBook Publisher
Jeff SkowronRonnie
Rachel RobertsSabrina
Opal AlladinBetty
Brian AversMitchell
David Wilson BarnesDoug
Gregg BelloDan
Bill DawesAl
Natascia DiazAngelica
Celine du TertreClaire
Diana GettingerJulia
Anthony GuerinoWaiter
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