The French
Originally released in 1982. The French is a documentary film. directed by William Klein. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Arthur Ashe, Marcel Bernard, and Björn Borg
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Moonlight Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The French about?
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...
Who directed The French?
The French was directed by William Klein.
How long is The French?
The French has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The French released?
The French was released on June 30, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The French?
The main cast of The French includes Arthur Ashe, Marcel Bernard, Björn Borg, Don Budge, Philippe Chatrier.