The Lifeguard (1979)
by Jean-Louis Trintignant
Editions Montparnasse - April 8, 2022
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Audio : DTS-HD MA: French
Subtitles : Without
Duration : 90' ( )
Format : Blu-ray
Area : B
Genre : Drama
Synopsis
In a small town in the north of France, Marie Mariani, a young woman of Italian origin, is seduced by Marcel Potier, a failed charm singer. After introducing Marcel to his family, they get married and leave for the sun, on the Côte d'Azur. Penniless, Marie wants to make Marcel work. A classified ad tells him that the very rich Zopoulos is looking for a lifeguard. Envious, she has her husband hired as a lifeguard by the billionaire. Feeling his end coming, the latter organizes a marathon in his swimming pool, the outcome of which is the legacy of his fortune.
Content and Bonuses
4K Restored Movie
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