Un coeur gros comme ça (1962)
Directed by François Reichenbach

Drama

Film Synopsis

Since his childhood, Abdoulaye Faye has thought of nothing but becoming a boxer. Now, determined to make his dream a reality, he leaves his home in Senegal and sets out for France. Arriving in Paris, he finds a place to stay and gets work in a factory. Despite the dismal climate and unfriendliness of those he meets, Abdoulaye falls in love with his new country and remains optimistic that one day he will realise his dream...

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Film Credits

Director: François Reichenbach
Script: François Reichenbach, Jean-Marc Ripert
Cinematographer: François Reichenbach, Jean-Marc Ripert
Music: Georges Delerue, Michel Legrand
Cast: Abdoulaye Faye (Le boxeur), Jean-Paul Belmondo (Cameo appearance), Buchard (Man on train), Michèle Morgan (Cameo appearance), Milou Pladner (Blind masseur), Luce Vidi (La voyante), Yasumiko (Japanese girl)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 105 min

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