The Straight Line (1964)
Amputated of a hand during the war, traumatized and having given up on a career as a runner, Stéphane has become a newspaper salesman. Heckel, his former trainer, finds him by chance and persuades him to resume his sporting activities. Stéphane starts competing again. His meeting with Gordon, a black American runner, was to prove decisive.
Director: Jacques Gaillard
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Daniel Ivernel as |
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Janine Darcey as |
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Jean-Claude Massoulier as |
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Guy Decomble as |
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Albert Rémy as |
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Raymond Carrivier as |
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Jean-Pierre Lafitte as |
| Writing | Jacques Gaillard | Writer |
| Writing | Yves Gibeau | Writer |
| Directing | Jacques Gaillard | Director |