Wonderboy (1994)
A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by his bouts, has other dreams for his pudgy but strong 18 year old son. He wants Maurice to become the next Champ. Concerned about his son's lack of machismo, the father arranges a tryst between Maurice and Nora, an aging femme fatale. Unfortunately Nora's jealous husband suddenly interrupts their romantic interlude. Maurice accidently kills the husband in the ensuing scuffle. United by the tragedy, Nora and Maurice eventually fall in love. Maurice is then inspired to become a great fighter.
Director:
Paul Vecchiali
Writer:
Paul Vecchiali
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Fabienne Babe as Nora Mouche |
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Sam Djob as Maurice Maïeux |
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Kader Boukhanef as Philippe Raclan |
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Rüdiger Vogler as Rudy Faraguss |
| Writing | Frederick Leroy | Novel |
| Writing | Paul Vecchiali | Scenario Writer |
| Directing | Paul Vecchiali | Director |
| Camera | Georges Strouvé | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Paul Vecchiali | Editor |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Fayer | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Günter Friedhoff | Sound |
| Production | Phillip B. Goldfine | Producer |
| Production | Foued Nassah | Executive Producer |
| Art | Catherine Werner Schmit | Set Decoration |
| Writing | Paul Vecchiali | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nathalie Cercuel | Costume Design |
| Sound | Cathy Chamorey | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Dominique Pauvros | Sound |
| Sound | Martin Steyer | Sound Mixer |
| Production | Boudjemaa Dahmane | Co-Producer |
| Art | Jean-Jacques Gernolle | Production Design |