Tonka (1997)

A famous sprinter considers quitting competition, when he gets to meet Tonka, an Indian woman living in a big advertising coke can near Roissy Charles De Gaulle airport. She is naturally ... See full summary »

Director:

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Writer:

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Stars:

Pamela Soo, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Alessandro Haber

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pamela Soo	...	Tonka Soobrayen
Jean-Hugues Anglade	...	Le sprinter
Alessandro Haber	...	Pietro Pistacio
Liang Shi	...	Tran (as Hai Wu)
Marisa Berenson	...	Mme Pflaum
Christian Charmetant	...	Le chauffeur de taxi
Philippe du Janerand	...	Le commissaire de course
Christophe Odent	...	Le médecin sportif
Sagayamarie Job	...	Tonka's mother
Satya Oblette	...	Gaden
Nipul A. Walawage	...	Alvyn
Shanty Job	...	Indra
Elisabeth Landwerlin	...	The archeologist
Jean-Luc Porraz	...	Le pompiste
Pascal Pistacio	...	L'agent DCI

Storyline

A famous sprinter considers quitting competition, when he gets to meet Tonka, an Indian woman living in a big advertising coke can near Roissy Charles De Gaulle airport. She is naturally talented for running, and the sprinter decides to train her to become a sprinter like him. As they fall in love, Tonka cheers him up, and then tries to pursue him to take over competition.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Flach Film - credit list

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

4 June 1997 (France)

Also Known As:

裸足のトンカ

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flach Film, PFA Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1