Les Dieux du dimanche
Synopsis
A soccer enthusiast like his father, Martin Lambert is the (gifted) goalkeeper of the local team. He falls in love with Jeanette and soon marries her. Alongside a happy marital life, Martin becomes a successful professional. Which proves a mixed blessing since fame makes him vain and haughty and his marriage gets seriously affected. But the Second World War breaks out and Martin is drafted. Taken prisoner a few months later, he is sent to a camp. When he is released, he tries resume his career but his wounds hurt too much and he has to give in. But not soccer: he will now proudly train young shoots.
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Claire Mafféi
Jeannette Thévenin
Marc Cassot
Martin Lambert, a professional footballer
Alexandre Rignault
Léon Thévenin
René Génin
Doctor Schaefer
Georges Chamarat
Etienne Lambert
Germaine Delbat
Mrs Lambert
Jean Daurand
Charles Lambert
Paulette Frantz
Germaine
Yves Robert
Guillot
Olivier Hussenot
Félix
Émile Genevois
Carrel
Jean Carry
The war comrade
Michel Retaux
A sportsman
Henri Valbel
The captain
Henri Charrett
Gustave
Serge Nadaud
Rabaud
René Hiéronimus
Guillotte
Gusty Jordan
Vogelnik
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Lucot
- Original Title
- Les Dieux du dimanche
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Lucot
Department Leadership Roster
René Lucot
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Dieux du dimanche
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What is Les Dieux du dimanche about?
A soccer enthusiast like his father, Martin Lambert is the (gifted) goalkeeper of the local team. He falls in love with Jeanette and soon marries her. Alongside a happy marital life, Martin becomes a successful professional. Which proves a mixed blessing since fame makes him vain and haughty and his marriage gets seriously affected. But the Second World War breaks out and Martin is drafted. Taken prisoner a few months later, he is sent to a camp. When he is released, he tries resume his career but his wounds hurt too much and he has to give in. But not soccer: he will now proudly train young shoots.
Who directed Les Dieux du dimanche?
Les Dieux du dimanche was directed by René Lucot.
Who stars in Les Dieux du dimanche?
The principal cast of Les Dieux du dimanche includes Claire Mafféi, Marc Cassot, Alexandre Rignault, René Génin, Georges Chamarat.
When was Les Dieux du dimanche released and how long is it?
Les Dieux du dimanche was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.