The Winner
Un cœur gros comme ça
Synopsis
Documentary-style drama about a young African boxer who comes to Paris to try for a boxing career.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Abdoulaye Faye
Self - the boxer
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Self - spectator at the boxing match
Marcel Bouchard
Self - man on the train
Michèle Morgan
Self - who appears at the window opposite
Milou Pladner
Self - the blind masseur
Luce Vidi
Self - the clairvoyant
Yasumiko
Self - young Japanese woman whom Abdoulaye is courting
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 30, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Reichenbach
- Original Title
- Un cœur gros comme ça
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Reichenbach
Department Leadership Roster
François Reichenbach
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Winner about?
Documentary-style drama about a young African boxer who comes to Paris to try for a boxing career.
Who directed The Winner?
The Winner was directed by François Reichenbach.
Who stars in The Winner?
The principal cast of The Winner includes Abdoulaye Faye, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marcel Bouchard, Michèle Morgan, Milou Pladner.
When was The Winner released and how long is it?
The Winner was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.