The French 1982

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: William Klein
Release date: 1982-06-30
Runtime: 130 minutes
Cast:
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
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Marcel Bernard
Marcel Bernard
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Björn Borg
Björn Borg
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Don Budge
Don Budge
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Philippe Chatrier
Philippe Chatrier
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Henri Cochet
Henri Cochet
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Links:
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