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The Idol(1948)
Status: Released
Date: 1948-02-13
50%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
A young woodcutter turned into a boxer, learns the sad fact that some of his triumphs have been stage managed, and confronts his nasty manager.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Productions Sigma
Movie: The Idol
Top 10 Billed Cast
Yves Montand
Fontana
Albert Préjean
Mitty Joels
Danielle Godet
Françoise
Yves Deniaud
Al Simon
Pierre Labry
Bender
Robert Berri
Joe Marchand
Georges Tourreil
Un journaliste
Bob Ingarao
Pascal
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Overview
A young woodcutter turned into a boxer, learns the sad fact that some of his triumphs have been stage managed, and confronts his nasty manager.
Release Date
1948-02-13
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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