The Return of James Battle

The Return of James Battle

The Return of James Battle

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The Return of James Battle

2004

1h 32m

5.5(81 votes)

Adventure

Comedy

Horror

Overview

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.

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Social & External

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Vanessa Paradis

Concia

Vanessa Paradis

Acting

Jason Flemyng

James Bataille

Jason Flemyng

Acting

Benoît Poelvoorde

Allan Chiasse

Benoît Poelvoorde

Acting

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Bosco

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Acting

Venantino Venantini

Matt Kelso

Venantino Venantini

Production

Vincent Tavier

Chief Brody

No Image

Acting

Bouli Lanners

Chip

Bouli Lanners

Acting

Jacky Lambert

Dips

Jacky Lambert

Acting

Dominique Bettenfeld

Peter Cheval

Dominique Bettenfeld

Acting

Mar Sodupe

Kitty

Mar Sodupe

Acting

Vincent Belorgey

Boon / Ricardo Bello-Radio Skotlett

Vincent Belorgey

Acting

Daniel Cohen

Peintre

Daniel Cohen

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