The Straight Line

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 24, 1964

Original language

French

Cast

Janine Darcey,Jean-Pierre Lafitte,Daniel Ivernel,Jean-Claude Massoulier,Raymond Carrivier,Albert Rémy,Guy Decomble

Director

Jacques Gaillard

Writer

Jacques Gaillard,Yves Gibeau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0476287