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.

Genre : -

Actors : Claire Mafféi, Marc Cassot, Alexandre Rignault, René Génin, Georges Chamarat, Germaine Delbat, Jean Daurand, Paulette Frantz

Release Date : 1949-02-09

Duration : 95 menit

Rating : ⭐ 8/10 (1 votes)