Plein fer
Synopsis
The Italians have bocce ball, and the French have a similar game, boules. This is played (generally in the southern part of the country) with steel balls on a packed-earth court. While these games have a bucolic, countrified and even genteel air about them, competition and betting are fierce. In this sports/crime thriller, a young man whose father was killed for violating the unspoken roles of the game in professional competition trains with his grandfather to become a champion boules player just like his father.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josée Dayan
- Original Title
- Plein fer
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ellepi Films, Ciné Cinq, Chrysalide Film, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josée Dayan
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Josée Dayan
Director
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What is Plein fer about?
The Italians have bocce ball, and the French have a similar game, boules. This is played (generally in the southern part of the country) with steel balls on a packed-earth court. While these games have a bucolic, countrified and even genteel air about them, competition and betting are fierce. In this sports/crime thriller, a young man whose father was killed for violating the unspoken roles of the game in professional competition trains with his grandfather to become a champion boules player just like his father.
Who directed Plein fer?
Plein fer was directed by Josée Dayan.
Who stars in Plein fer?
The principal cast of Plein fer includes Serge Reggiani, François Négret, Jean-Pierre Bisson, Patrick Bouchitey, Jean-Paul Roussillon.
When was Plein fer released and how long is it?
Plein fer was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.