The Air of Paris
Original title: L'air de Paris / Air of Paris
1954 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by 
Marcel Carné
Marcel CarnéCast
Jean Gabin 
Arletty Roland Lesaffre Marie Daëms 
Maria Pia Casilio 
Ave Ninchi
Credits
Written by: Marcel Carné
Plot
An ageing boxing trainer in Paris, Victor, finds a promising young boxer, Dédé, and hopes to make him a champion, in a drama of friendship, with Jean Gabin and Arletty.
Sinekatalog’s take
A melancholic drama of Paris and boxing.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (843 votes)
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