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La ligne droite

1962 · 1 hr 32 mins

Amputated of a hand during the war, traumatized and having given up on a career as a runner, Stéphane has become a newspaper salesman. Heckel, his former trainer, finds him by chance and persuades him to resume his sporting activities. Stéphane starts competing again. His meeting with Gordon, a black American runner, was to prove decisive.

Director: Jacques Gaillard

Cast: Daniel Ivernel, Janine Darcey, Jean-Claude Massoulier, Guy Decomble, Albert Rémy