The Kings of Sport | |
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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 by | Mondial Films |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | France |
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]
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.
Two waiters from Marseille become involved in the world of sports organisation and gambling.
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