

A young woodcutter turned into a boxer, learns the sad fact that some of his triumphs have been stage managed, and confronts his nasty manager.

Yves Montand
Fontana
Lead
Albert Préjean
Mitty Joels
Suzanne Dehelly
Valérie Jourdan

Danielle Godet
Françoise

Yves Deniaud
Al Simon

Pierre Labry
Bender

Robert Berri
Joe Marchand

Georges Tourreil
Un journaliste
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexander Esway's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Idol is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”