Film Synopsis
Since his childhood, Abdoulaye Faye has thought of nothing but becoming
a boxer. Now, determined to make his dream a reality, he leaves
his home in Senegal and sets out for France. Arriving in Paris,
he finds a place to stay and gets work in a factory. Despite the
dismal climate and unfriendliness of those he meets, Abdoulaye falls in
love with his new country and remains optimistic that one day he will
realise his dream...
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Film Credits
- Director: François Reichenbach
- Script: François Reichenbach, Jean-Marc Ripert
- Cinematographer: François Reichenbach, Jean-Marc Ripert
- Music: Georges Delerue, Michel Legrand
- Cast: Abdoulaye Faye (Le boxeur),
Jean-Paul Belmondo (Cameo appearance),
Buchard (Man on train),
Michèle Morgan (Cameo appearance),
Milou Pladner (Blind masseur),
Luce Vidi (La voyante),
Yasumiko (Japanese girl)
- Country: France
- Language: French
- Support: Black and White
- Runtime: 105 min