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Sport: when old legends step in front of the camera
Fabien Pelous, former French rugby legend, plays his first acting role. In doing so, he follows other icons and a tradition linking sport and cinema. – (France 2)
Fabien Pelous, former French rugby legend, plays his first acting role. In doing so, he follows other icons and a tradition linking sport and cinema.
A former rugby legend has landed his very first acting role at 50. This is Fabien Pelous, former French rugby legend and record holder for selections. He has just finished filming a TV film for France 3. It is a detective saga where he plays the role of a rugby club president. He plays a rather murky role, a rather nasty character. He thought about defeating the XV of France to get angry and look mean.
In what sport did Lino Ventura excel before becoming an actor?
Other sports stars have taken an interest in cinema. Which film with Eric Cantona found itself in competition at the Cannes Film Festival (Alpes-Maritimes)? Looking for Eric. It’s a film where the former player plays his own role. It helps a supporter find a little light. Another question: which former champion shared the bill with Gérard Depardieu? Dominique Rocheteau, in a film by Maurice Pialat, Le Garçu. Last question: in which sport did Lino Ventura excel before becoming an actor? Wrestling, explains France Télévisions journalist Cédric Dandeville.