

The Second Wind
Gu, a famous gangster, has just escaped from jail. All french police is after him. Before leaving the country with Manouche, the woman he loves, Gu needs a final job to get some money. The job works, but a police's scheming makes Gu appear as a traitor to his own accomplices. Gu will do whatever it takes to clean his honor...
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD |
About The Second Wind
The Second Wind is a 2007 French-language drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alain Corneau. The cast is led by Daniel Auteuil, Monica Bellucci, Michel Blanc. It has a runtime of 2h 35m.
The Second Wind was produced by Canal+ and TF1 Films Production and made in France. It was released on October 24, 2007.
- Director
- Alain Corneau
- Writers
- Alain Corneau
- Release date
- October 24, 2007
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $34 million
- Production
- Canal+, TF1 Films Production
The Second Wind cast & crew
The Second Wind was directed by Alain Corneau and written by Alain Corneau.
The cast features Daniel Auteuil as Gustave Minda, dit 'Gu', Monica Bellucci as Manouche, Michel Blanc as le commissaire Blot, Jacques Dutronc as Orloff, Éric Cantona as Alban, and Gilbert Melki as Jo Ricci.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruno Coulais, cinematography is by Yves Angelo, and it was produced by Michèle Pétin and Laurent Pétin.
Is The Second Wind worth watching?
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and mystery, The Second Wind is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Second Wind

Daniel Auteuil
Gustave Minda, dit 'Gu'

Monica Bellucci
Manouche

Michel Blanc
le commissaire Blot

Jacques Dutronc
Orloff

Éric Cantona
Alban

Gilbert Melki
Jo Ricci

Daniel Duval
Venture Ricci

Nicolas Duvauchelle
Antoine

Philippe Nahon
Inspecteur Fardiano

Jacques Bonnaffé
Pascal

Jean-Paul Bonnaire
Théo

Jean-Claude Dauphin
Jacques
The Second Wind — FAQs
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▸What language is The Second Wind in?
The Second Wind is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Second Wind?
The Second Wind runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).











