Arlette (played by Josiane Balasko) is a protagonist in Arlette.
Waitress at the 'Centipede' roadside restaurant in rural France. Loudmouth but romantic, she dreams of getting married. Frank Martin (played by Christopher Lambert) is a protagonist in Arlette.
An American millionaire who arrives at the restaurant in a white limousine. He claims to be depressed after his girlfriend's death, seduces Arlette with gifts and charming words, and offers to take her to Las Vegas to marry her. Angelo Mascarpone (played by Ennio Fantastichini) appears in Arlette.
Diane (played by Stéphane Audran) appears in Arlette.
Victor (played by Jean-Marie Bigard) appears in Arlette.
Arlette's boyfriend and a lorry driver who refuses to consider marriage. Lucie (played by Armelle) appears in Arlette.
le chef du routier (played by Martin Lamotte) appears in Arlette.
Lulu (played by Jean-Pierre Castaldi) appears in Arlette.
Arlette (1997) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Arlette
(played by Josiane Balasko) — protagonist
Waitress at the 'Centipede' roadside restaurant in rural France. Loudmouth but romantic, she dreams of getting married.
Frank Martin
(played by Christopher Lambert) — protagonist
An American millionaire who arrives at the restaurant in a white limousine. He claims to be depressed after his girlfriend's death, seduces Arlette with gifts and charming words, and offers to take he...
Angelo Mascarpone
(played by Ennio Fantastichini) — supporting
Diane
(played by Stéphane Audran) — supporting
Victor
(played by Jean-Marie Bigard) — supporting
Arlette's boyfriend and a lorry driver who refuses to consider marriage.
Lucie
(played by Armelle) — supporting
le chef du routier
(played by Martin Lamotte) — supporting
Lulu
(played by Jean-Pierre Castaldi) — supporting
Samantha
(played by France Zobda) — supporting
Key Relationships
Arlette → Samantha
(Social Acquaintance)
Victor → Frank Martin
(Conflict Rival)
Arlette → Angelo Mascarpone
(Conflict Suspicion)
Frank Martin → Angelo Mascarpone
(Alliance Partner)
Arlette → Lulu
(Social Acquaintance)
Arlette → Lucie
(Social Acquaintance)
Arlette → le chef du routier
(Professional Colleague)
Frank Martin → Diane
(Romantic Ex-girlfriend)
Arlette → Frank Martin
(Romantic Love Interest)
Arlette → Victor
(Romantic Boyfriend)
Story Analysis
A romantic comedy about a waitress torn between her current boyfriend and a charming millionaire
