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The Kings of Sport

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The Kings of Sport
Directed byPierre Colombier
Written by
Produced byAyres d'Aguiar
Starring
Cinematography
Edited byAndré Versein
Music byRoger Dumas
Production
company
Gray-Film
Distributed byMondial Films
Release date
  • 19 September 1937 (1937-09-19)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

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.

Synopsis

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

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Rège p.243

Bibliography

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  • Philippe Rège. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
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