Synopsis
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
228 audience votes
Key crew
- Claude LelouchDirector
- Francis LaiOriginal Music Composer
- Claude LelouchWriter
Cast
- Jean-Paul BelmondoSam Lion
- Richard AnconinaAlbert Duvivier aka Al, Sam's fired employee
- Marie-Sophie L.Victoria, daughter of Sam
- Jean-Philippe ChatrierJean-Philippe Lion, son of Sam
- LioYvette, Sam's first wife
- Daniel GélinPierre Duvivier, Albert's father
- Béatrice AgeninCorinne Lion, Victoria's mother
- Michel BeauneMaître Vergne, Sam's notary
- Pierre VernierPriest of Sam
- Gila von WeitershausenGerman tourist in Africa
- Philippe LorinSam's Doctor
- Annie PhilippeSam's secretary
Stills
Themes
circusafricalion