Wonderboy
Wonderboy - De sueur et de sang
Synopsis
A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by his bouts, has other dreams for his pudgy but strong 18 year old son. He wants Maurice to become the next Champ. Concerned about his son's lack of machismo, the father arranges a tryst between Maurice and Nora, an aging femme fatale. Unfortunately Nora's jealous husband suddenly interrupts their romantic interlude. Maurice accidently kills the husband in the ensuing scuffle. United by the tragedy, Nora and Maurice eventually fall in love. Maurice is then inspired to become a great fighter.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Vecchiali
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Vecchiali
- Original Title
- Wonderboy - De sueur et de sang
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- SFP, Ultramarine, Diagonale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Vecchiali
Paul Vecchiali, Frederick Leroy
Georges Strouvé
Paul Vecchiali
Phillip B. Goldfine, Foued Nassah
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Vecchiali
Director
Georges Strouvé
Director of Photography
Paul Vecchiali
Editor
Phillip B. Goldfine
Producer
Paul Vecchiali
Screenplay
Nathalie Cercuel
Costume Design
Jean-Jacques Gernolle
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wonderboy
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What is Wonderboy about?
A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by his bouts, has other dreams for his pudgy but strong 18 year old son. He wants Maurice to become the next Champ. Concerned about his son's lack of machismo, the father arranges a tryst between Maurice and Nora, an aging femme fatale. Unfortunately Nora's jealous husband suddenly interrupts their romantic interlude. Maurice accidently kills the husband in the ensuing scuffle. United by the tragedy, Nora and Maurice eventually fall in love. Maurice is then inspired to become a great fighter.
Who directed Wonderboy?
Wonderboy was directed by Paul Vecchiali.
Who stars in Wonderboy?
The principal cast of Wonderboy includes Fabienne Babe, Sam Djob, Kader Boukhanef, Rüdiger Vogler.
When was Wonderboy released and how long is it?
Wonderboy was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Is Wonderboy based on a book or true story?
Wonderboy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Leroy".