The Roaring Forties
Les 40èmes Rugissants
Synopsis
Julien is an electronics professional who is down on his luck when he decides to enter an international sailboat race. He is led astray from his original good intentions by a low-life press agent who convinces him it would be well worth his while to win the race by illegal maneuvering. As he sets off, flashbacks tell how he came to be on the sailboat; later he has long monologues -- several of them, and in-between he occasionally battles to stay afloat on an uncooperative sea.
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Jacques Perrin
Julien Dantec
Julie Christie
Catherine Dantec
Michel Serrault
Sébastien Barral
Gila von Weitershausen
Emilie Dubuisson
Heinz Weiss
Joss
Jean Leuvrais
Dorange
François Perrot
TV presenter
Christian Ferry
Granville
Bernard Lincot
Janvier
Eric Raphaël
Denis Dantec
Solena Morane
Valérie Dantec
Mohammed Jalloh
Carlos
Guy Parigot
Gouarzin
Sébastien Keran
Jaouen
René Dupré
Pietro Corres
André G. Brunelin
Race commissioner
Serge Feuillet
Treguier
Jean Le Hir
Guégan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian de Chalonge
- Screenplay & Story
- André G. Brunelin
- Original Title
- Les 40èmes Rugissants
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, Cinéma 7, Tele München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian de Chalonge
André G. Brunelin
Patrick Blossier, Jean Penzer, Luciano Tovoli
Luc Barnier, Henri Lanoë
Jacques Perrin, Christian Ferry
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Perrin
Producer
Luc Barnier
Editor
Patrick Blossier
Director of Photography
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Max Douy
Production Design
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Christian de Chalonge
Director
André G. Brunelin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roaring Forties
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What is The Roaring Forties about?
Julien is an electronics professional who is down on his luck when he decides to enter an international sailboat race. He is led astray from his original good intentions by a low-life press agent who convinces him it would be well worth his while to win the race by illegal maneuvering. As he sets off, flashbacks tell how he came to be on the sailboat; later he has long monologues -- several of them, and in-between he occasionally battles to stay afloat on an uncooperative sea.
Who directed The Roaring Forties?
The Roaring Forties was directed by Christian de Chalonge.
Who stars in The Roaring Forties?
The principal cast of The Roaring Forties includes Jacques Perrin, Julie Christie, Michel Serrault, Gila von Weitershausen, Heinz Weiss.
When was The Roaring Forties released and how long is it?
The Roaring Forties was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.