Tonka
Synopsis
A famous sprinter considers quitting competition, when he gets to meet Tonka, an Indian woman living in a big advertising coke can near Roissy Charles De Gaulle airport. She is naturally talented for running, and the sprinter decides to train her to become a sprinter like him. As they fall in love, Tonka cheers him up, and then tries to pursue him to take over competition.
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Pamela Soo
Tonka Soobrayen
Jean-Hugues Anglade
the sprinter
Alessandro Haber
Pietro Pistacio
Shi Liang
Tran
Marisa Berenson
Mme Pflaum
Christian Charmetant
The taxi driver
Philippe du Janerand
The race commissioner
Christophe Odent
The sports doctor
Sagayamarie Job
Tonka's mother
Satya Oblette
Gaden
Nipul A. Walawage
Alvyn
Shanty Job
Indra
Elisabeth Landwerlin
The archeologist
Jean-Luc Porraz
The gas station attendant
Pascal Pistacio
The DCI Agent
Christian Ordiner
ADP Employee
Francis Coffinet
The Judge
Romain Redler
Cyril
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Tonka
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Flach Film, P.F.A. Films, Tonka Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Gabriel Yared
Olivier Mauffroy
Jean-François Lepetit
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Writer
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Olivier Mauffroy
Editor
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonka
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What is Tonka about?
A famous sprinter considers quitting competition, when he gets to meet Tonka, an Indian woman living in a big advertising coke can near Roissy Charles De Gaulle airport. She is naturally talented for running, and the sprinter decides to train her to become a sprinter like him. As they fall in love, Tonka cheers him up, and then tries to pursue him to take over competition.
Who directed Tonka?
Tonka was directed by Jean-Hugues Anglade.
Who stars in Tonka?
The principal cast of Tonka includes Pamela Soo, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Alessandro Haber, Shi Liang, Marisa Berenson.
When was Tonka released and how long is it?
Tonka was released in 1997 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Tonka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tonka was composed by Gabriel Yared.