The Kings of Sport

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The Kings of Sport
The Kings of Sport.jpg
Directed by Pierre Colombier
Written by
Produced by Ayres d'Aguiar
Starring
Cinematography
Edited by André Versein
Music by Roger Dumas
Production
company
Gray-Film
Distributed byMondial Films
Release date
19 September 1937
Running time
102 minutes
CountryFrance
Language French

The Kings of Sport (French: Les rois du sport) is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Pierre Colombier and starring Raimu, Fernandel and Jules Berry. [1]

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It was made at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. The football scenes were shot at the Stade de l'Huveaune home of Olympique Marseille, who were the reigning champions of France at the time.

Synopsis

Two waiters from Marseille become involved in the world of sports organisation and gambling.

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References

  1. Rège p.243

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