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The Return of James Battle
5.6 / 10• 2004• 1h 32m•NR• French
AdventureComedyHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Vanessa Paradis
Concia
Lead
Jason Flemyng
James Bataille
Benoît Poelvoorde
Allan Chiasse
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Bosco
Venantino Venantini
Matt Kelso
VT
Vincent Tavier
Chief Brody
Bouli Lanners
Chip
Jacky Lambert
Dips
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Didier Poiraud's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Return of James Battle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
