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The Return of James Battle
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The Return of James Battle

2004-07-21 · 92 min · ★ 5.6

Adventure · Comedy · Horror

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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Directors
Didier Poiraud, Thierry Poiraud
Production companies
MMC Independent, TF1 Films Production
Countries
Belgium, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vanessa ParadisVanessa ParadisConcia
Jason FlemyngJason FlemyngJames Bataille
Benoît PoelvoordeBenoît PoelvoordeAllan Chiasse
Jean-Pierre MarielleJean-Pierre MarielleBosco
Venantino VenantiniVenantino VenantiniMatt Kelso
Vincent TavierChief Brody
Bouli LannersBouli LannersChip
Jacky LambertJacky LambertDips
Dominique BettenfeldDominique BettenfeldPeter Cheval
Mar SodupeKitty
KavinskyKavinskyBoon / Ricardo Bello-Radio Skotlett
Daniel CohenDaniel CohenPeintre

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