Movie Description
Les Dieux du dimanche
(1949)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : René Lucot
- Cast : Claire Mafféi,Marc Cassot,Alexandre Rignault,René Génin,Georges Chamarat,Germaine Delbat,Jean Daurand,Paulette Frantz,Yves Robert,Olivier Hussenot,Émile Genevois,Jean Carry,Michel Retaux,Henri Valbel,Henri Charrett,Serge Nadaud,René Hiéronimus,Gusty Jordan,Rivers Cadet,Jean-Marc Tennberg,Albert Broquin,Dominique Davray,Nicole Jonesco,Denise Precheur,Émile Riandreys
Cast
Jeannette Thévenin
Martin Lambert, a professional footballer
Léon Thévenin
Doctor Schaefer
Etienne Lambert
Mrs Lambert
Charles Lambert
Germaine
Guillot
Félix
Carrel
The war comrade
A sportsman
The captain
Gustave
Rabaud
Guillotte
Vogelnik
A spectator of the match
A spectator of the match
A peasant
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Facts
Original TitleLes Dieux du dimanche
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-02-09
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 35m
