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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Horror
Votes84
DirectorThierry Poiraud, Didier Poiraud
WritersJean-Phillippe Dugand, Marie Garel-Weiss, Vincent Tavier
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Return of James Battle
About The Return of James Battle
James Bataille is in love. He attempts to stage an elaborate motorcycle stunt to impress the girl, but when it goes sour, he ends up in prison with a 133-year sentence. Bataille escapes from behind bars to make an appointment to fix the car of music biz tycoon, as well as watch the love of his life take part in the town's annual talent show.
Directed by Thierry Poiraud, Didier Poiraud, The Return of James Battle leans on a strong ensemble — Vanessa Paradis, Jason Flemyng, Benoît Poelvoorde — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 2004.
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