JOHN MCENROE: IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Mathieu Amalric

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Julien Faraut (Un Regard Neuf Sur Olympia 52), director, editor; William Jéhannin (film debut), producer; Gil de Kermadec (film debut), cinematographer

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 1984, John McEnroe – then the world’s top-ranked tennis player – competes in the French Open Final against his opponent Ivan Lendl…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

John McEnroe, the notorious bad boy of tennis, and his infamous match against Ivan Lendl in 1984’s final of the French Open is the subject of this exhilarating new documentary.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2019

Check out John McEnroe: In The Realm of Perfection showtimes in London
on Walloh.

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