

The Return of James Battle
2004-07-21 · 92 min · ★ 5.6
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
- Thierry Poiraud, Didier Poiraud
- Production companies
- MMC Independent, TF1 Films Production
- Countries
- Belgium, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Vanessa ParadisConcia
Jason FlemyngJames Bataille
Benoît PoelvoordeAllan Chiasse
Jean-Pierre MarielleBosco
Venantino VenantiniMatt Kelso
Bouli LannersChip
Jacky LambertDips
Dominique BettenfeldPeter Cheval
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