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.

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Daniel Ivernel

Janine Darcey

Jean-Claude Massoulier

Guy Decomble

Albert Rémy

R

Raymond Carrivier

J

Jean-Pierre Lafitte

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