Movie

The French

★ 7.2(12)19822h 10m

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Good to know

Director: William Klein
Release date: 1982-06-30
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Moonlight Productions

About The French

The French is a 1982 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by William Klein, starring Arthur Ashe, Marcel Bernard and Björn Borg. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The French in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Arthur Ashe

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Marcel Bernard

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Björn Borg

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Don Budge

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Philippe Chatrier

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Henri Cochet

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Jimmy Connors

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Chris Evert

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Ivan Lendl

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Hana Mandlíková

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John McEnroe

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Ilie Năstase

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Themes & keywords

tennissports documentary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The French in Brazil?+

The French is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The French on Netflix?+

The French is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is The French?+

The French has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in The French?+

The French stars Arthur Ashe, Marcel Bernard, Björn Borg, Don Budge and Philippe Chatrier.

When did The French come out?+

The French is a 1982 movie directed by William Klein.

What genre is The French?+

The French is Documentary film.

Who directed The French?+

The French was directed by William Klein.