The Finishers

The Finishers

The Finishers

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The Finishers

2013

1h 34m

6.9(181 votes)

Drama

Overview

Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which his father has previously competed.

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Cast & Crew

23 members

Acting

Jacques Gamblin

Paul Amblard

Jacques Gamblin

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Alexandra Lamy

Claire Amblard

Alexandra Lamy

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Fabien Héraud

Julien Amblard

Fabien Héraud

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Sophie de Fürst

Sophie Amblard

Sophie de Fürst

Acting

Pablo Pauly

Yohan

Pablo Pauly

Acting

Xavier Mathieu

Sergio

Xavier Mathieu

Acting

Christelle Cornil

Isabelle

Christelle Cornil

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Fred Epaud

Doctor Pascal

Fred Epaud

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Sandra Leclercq

Lucie

Sandra Leclercq

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Lydia Guillermin

Young IMC claimant

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Sonia Jacob

Physiotherapist

Sonia Jacob

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Laura Lardeux

Anne

Laura Lardeux

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Yvette Petit

Mrs. Blanchard

Yvette Petit

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Hélène Gourdin Doherty

Barmaid

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Raphaël Boyes

Gas station attendant

Raphaël Boyes

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Laurence Laouadi

Educator

Laurence Laouadi

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Nicolas Payan

Ironman Hospitality Host

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Lionel Buisson

Butler

Lionel Buisson

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Brigitte Chambon

Race doctor

Brigitte Chambon

Acting

Frédéric Restagno

Race official

Frédéric Restagno

Acting

Géraldine Causse

Unknown Role

Géraldine Causse

Acting

Steeve Gasparin

Gendarme (uncredited)

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Production

Christophe Rossignon

Board member Ironman (uncredited)

Christophe Rossignon

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