The Straight Line (1964)

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
Runtime: 92 min
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Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Gaillard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Straight Line about?
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.
Who directed The Straight Line?
The Straight Line was directed by Jacques Gaillard.
Who stars in The Straight Line?
The Straight Line stars Daniel Ivernel, Janine Darcey, Jean-Claude Massoulier, Guy Decomble, Albert Rémy, Raymond Carrivier.
How long is The Straight Line?
The Straight Line has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).