The French (1982)
Synopsis
Roland-Garros, 1981: For the very first time, a documentary team is allowed to shoot sequences in the backstage of the French Open of tennis of Roland-Garros. William Klein's camera takes us on the heels of the greatest players of the time: Björn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Chris Evert-Lloyd, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Yannick Noah, Guillermo Vilas... Miles of film. Historical pictures, a thousand and one details, a thousand and one unusual scenes. A declaration of love from a tennis lover.
Release Date: 1982-06-30
Runtime: 130 minutes
Director: William Klein
Top Cast
- Arthur Ashe as Self
- Marcel Bernard as Self
- Björn Borg as Self
- Don Budge as Self
- Philippe Chatrier as Self
- Henri Cochet as Self
- Jimmy Connors as Self
- Chris Evert as Self
- Ivan Lendl as Self
- Jean-Pierre Loth as Self
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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