The French
7.2/ 10IMDb7.312
19822h 10m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- VVirginia Ruzici
- YYannick Noah
- BBjörn Borg
- PPhilippe Chatrier
- GGuillermo Vilas
- CChris Evert
- FFred Perry
- IIon Țiriac
- JJimmy Connors
- DDon Budge
Crew
- Director
- William Klein
- Producer
- Pascal Judelewicz
- Production
- Moonlight Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is The French rated?
The French has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 12 votes.
Who directed The French?
The French was directed by William Klein.
When was The French released?
The French was released in 1982.
