Too Shy to Try
1978, French. Directed by Pierre Richard.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Pierre RichardDirector
- Pierre RichardPierre Renaud
- Aldo MaccioneAldo Ferrari
- Jacques FrançoisMr. Henri
- Mimi CoutelierAgnès Jensen
- Catherine LachensLa camionneuse
- Robert CastelTrinita, le joueur de pétanque
- Jacques FabbriLe routier
- Robert DalbanLe garagiste
- Jean-Claude MassoulierGilles, le speaker
- Raoul DelfosseLe chauffeur de la 404
- Sylvie FolgoasBilda
- Gilbert FrançoisLe garçon rythmeur
Details
- Released
- 23 August 1978
- Original title
- Je suis timide... mais je me soigne
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Pierre Richard, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard
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Too Shy to Try: quick answers
Is Too Shy to Try worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Too Shy to Try?
Too Shy to Try runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Too Shy to Try have a post-credits scene?
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Too Shy to Try parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Too Shy to Try on?
Too Shy to Try isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 August 1978. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Too Shy to Try?
If you liked Too Shy to Try, try Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, What's Love Got to Do with It?, Yoh! Bestie.
Who directed Too Shy to Try?
Too Shy to Try (1978) was directed by Pierre Richard and stars Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François.