The Winner

The Winner

The Winner

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The Winner

1961

1h 45m

5.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Documentary-style drama about a young African boxer who comes to Paris to try for a boxing career.

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7 members

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Abdoulaye Faye

Self - the boxer

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Jean-Paul Belmondo

Self - spectator at the boxing match

Jean-Paul Belmondo

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Marcel Bouchard

Self - man on the train

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Michèle Morgan

Self - who appears at the window opposite

Michèle Morgan

Acting

Milou Pladner

Self - the blind masseur

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Luce Vidi

Self - the clairvoyant

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Yasumiko

Self - young Japanese woman whom Abdoulaye is courting

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