About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1982
Runtime
2h 10m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
12
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
FR
Cast
tennis
sports documentary
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Questions about The French
How long is The French?
The French has a runtime of 2h 10m (2 hours and 10 minutes).
Who directed The French?
The French was directed by William Klein and released in 1982.
What genre is The French?
The French is a Documentary film (1982).
Who stars in The French?
The cast of The French includes Arthur Ashe, Marcel Bernard, Björn Borg, Don Budge, Philippe Chatrier.
What is the TMDB rating for The French?
The French has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 12 votes.
