
Just a Game
Le coup suprême
Synopsis
Emile Michel, Lapland, orphan, is obliged to bring back within the tribe the ancestral totem: a gold plumb line "borrowed" formerly by his grandfather Raymond Michel. His quest will take him aboard a floating boat that crosses Baffin Bay in the icy waters of Greenland.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Philippe Clévenot
Monsieur T'Champ
Charlotte Maury-Sentier
Lucie
Bernard Giraudeau
Jacques Mercier
Jean-Yves Tual
Emile Michel
Paul Crauchet
'Smoking'
Michelle Marquais
Mathilde
Claude Duneton
Monsieur Claudine
Luc-Antoine Diquéro
'Mimosa'
Jean de Coninck
René
Jean-Paul Bonnaire
'Sémaphore'
Sophie Engel
Olive
François Dyrek
Bear man
Jean-Claude Vandeville
Banker
Jacques Boudet
Professor
Jean-Marie Cornille
The Marseillais
Alain Frérot
The steamman
Jacques Le Carpentier
The exhibitionist
Albert Dray
Mailloux Darrière
Release History & Theatrical Window
Perspectives du Cinéma Français, Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Sentier
- Original Title
- Le coup suprême
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Investimage 3, Investimage 2, Les Films de la Saga, Films A2, CNC, Canal+, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Just a Game.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just a Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just a Game about?
Emile Michel, Lapland, orphan, is obliged to bring back within the tribe the ancestral totem: a gold plumb line "borrowed" formerly by his grandfather Raymond Michel. His quest will take him aboard a floating boat that crosses Baffin Bay in the icy waters of Greenland.
Who directed Just a Game?
Just a Game was directed by Jean-Pierre Sentier.
Who stars in Just a Game?
The principal cast of Just a Game includes Philippe Clévenot, Charlotte Maury-Sentier, Bernard Giraudeau, Jean-Yves Tual, Paul Crauchet.
When was Just a Game released and how long is it?
Just a Game was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
