The Return of James Battle

The Return of James Battle

2004 · 92 min · FR · 5.6 (86 votes)
Dir. Thierry Poiraud, Didier Poiraud · Starring Vanessa Paradis, Jason Flemyng, Benoît Poelvoorde, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Venantino Venantini, Vincent Tavier · Music The Little Rabbits
AdventureComedyHorror

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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A wild, low-budget ride through bizarre scenarios. Expect over-the-top violence, a punk rock attitude, and a relentless pace that throws everything at the screen. It's pure, unadulterated exploitation chaos.

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