Dernier stade
Synopsis
The negative physical and psychological effects of anabolic steroids, growth hormones, and masking agents are examined in this European drama which focuses upon the conflict felt by a young runner whose fear of failure exceeds her fear of the drugs. Catherine Delaunay, a 25-year old runner, has just be named French champion after the real winner is disqualified for using drugs. When she suffers a small injury herself she begins using the drugs at the insistence of her German trainer and an unethical sports doctor. Catherine becomes hooked upon her regimen of medication and begins to suffer physical and mental side-effects. To conceal her drug use, Catherine keeps a large supply of "clean" urine. When she really does become drug free, her times suffer. A federation official strongly suggests she get pregnant as they hormones produced by early pregnancy will help her speed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Zerbib
- Original Title
- Dernier stade
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Veo2max Films Productions, Intertel, Prima Vista, Südwestfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Zerbib
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Zerbib
Director
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What is Dernier stade about?
The negative physical and psychological effects of anabolic steroids, growth hormones, and masking agents are examined in this European drama which focuses upon the conflict felt by a young runner whose fear of failure exceeds her fear of the drugs. Catherine Delaunay, a 25-year old runner, has just be named French champion after the real winner is disqualified for using drugs. When she suffers a small injury herself she begins using the drugs at the insistence of her German trainer and an unethical sports doctor. Catherine becomes hooked upon her regimen of medication and begins to suffer physical and mental side-effects. To conceal her drug use, Catherine keeps a large supply of "clean" urine. When she really does become drug free, her times suffer. A federation official strongly suggests she get pregnant as they hormones produced by early pregnancy will help her speed.
Who directed Dernier stade?
Dernier stade was directed by Christian Zerbib.
Who stars in Dernier stade?
The principal cast of Dernier stade includes Anne Richard, Philippe Volter, Siemen Rühaak, Christian Bouillette, Christine Brücher.
When was Dernier stade released and how long is it?
Dernier stade was released in 1994 with a total runtime of Unknown.