The Roaring Forties (1982)

The Roaring Forties (1982) poster

Julien is an electronics professional who is down on his luck when he decides to enter an international sailboat race. He is led astray from his original good intentions by a low-life press agent who convinces him it would be well worth his while to win the race by illegal maneuvering. As he sets off, flashbacks tell how he came to be on the sailboat; later he has long monologues -- several of them, and in-between he occasionally battles to stay afloat on an uncooperative sea.

Director: Christian de Chalonge
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Patrick Blossier, Jean Penzer
Editing: Henri Lanoë, Luc Barnier
Production: TF1 Films Production, Cinéma 7, Tele München
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christian de Chalonge
More Films in Genre: Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Roaring Forties about?
Julien is an electronics professional who is down on his luck when he decides to enter an international sailboat race. He is led astray from his original good intentions by a low-life press agent who convinces him it would be well worth his while to win the race by illegal maneuvering. As he sets off, flashbacks tell how he came to be on the sailboat; later he has long monologues -- several of them, and in-between he occasionally battles to stay afloat on an uncooperative sea.
Who directed The Roaring Forties?
The Roaring Forties was directed by Christian de Chalonge.
Who stars in The Roaring Forties?
The Roaring Forties stars Jacques Perrin, Julie Christie, Michel Serrault, Gila von Weitershausen, Heinz Weiss, Jean Leuvrais.
How long is The Roaring Forties?
The Roaring Forties has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is The Roaring Forties?
The Roaring Forties is a Adventure film.
Where was The Roaring Forties produced?
The Roaring Forties was produced in Germany, France.