
The French
1982 · Movie · 134 min · ★ 7.2
Go behind the scenes of the 1981 French Open with photographer and filmmaker William Klein, who was the first to be granted full, exclusive access to the legendary tennis tournament during a crucial moment in history. Featuring iconic players like Björn Borg, John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Yannick Noah, and Ivan Lendl, "The French" captures the event with whirlwind energy.
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-06-30
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 134 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (12 votes)
Themes
- tennis
- sports documentary
Cast & crew
- AA
Arthur Ashe
as Self
- MB
Marcel Bernard
as Self

Björn Borg
as Self

Don Budge
as Self
- PC
Philippe Chatrier
as Self
- HC
Henri Cochet
as Self

Jimmy Connors
as Self

Chris Evert
as Self

Ivan Lendl
as Self
- HM
Hana Mandlíková
as Self
Directed by William Klein