Western (1997)

Catalonian Paco is a traveling rep for a shoe manufacturer. When he stops to pick up Russian emigree hitchhiker Nino, Paco soon finds himself on the side of the road with everything stolen ... See full summary »

Director:

Manuel Poirier

Writers:

Jean-François Goyet, Manuel Poirier (screenplay),

Stars:

Sergi López, Sacha Bourdo, Élisabeth Vitali

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sergi López	...	Paco Cazale
Sacha Bourdo	...	Nino
Élisabeth Vitali	...	Marinette
Marie Matheron	...	Nathalie
Daphné Gaudefroy	...	Hitch-Hiker
Karine LeLièvre	...	Mr. Letour's Secretary (voice)
Jean-Louis Dupont	...	Policeman
Olivier Herveet	...	Hospital Doctor
Alain Luc Guhur	...	Hospital Attendant
Bernard Mazzinghi	...	Roland (Marinette's Brother)
Alain Denniel	...	Bearded Man in Hospital Ward
Serge Riaboukine	...	Van Driver
Michel Vivier	...	Car Driver
Mélanie Leray	...	Guenaelle
Catherine Riaux	...	Guenaelle's Friend

Storyline

Catalonian Paco is a traveling rep for a shoe manufacturer. When he stops to pick up Russian emigree hitchhiker Nino, Paco soon finds himself on the side of the road with everything stolen out from under him. Local gift shop owner Marinette gives the Spaniard a lift. Their mutual attraction manifests itself quickly, and Paco, who was fired over the stolen-car episode, hangs around. When he happens to spot Nino in the same town, he beats up the scrawny Russian, who lands in the hospital. Oddly enough, this marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Paco and Nino soon take the trip down the road together.

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Plot Keywords:

russian | stolen car | hospital | friendship | hitchhiker | 

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Taglines:

Two bachelors. Two weeks on the road. What could go wrong?

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

24 July 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lännen mailla

Filming Locations:

Brittany, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$110,942 (USA) (31 July 1998)

Gross:

$200,840 (USA) (5 March 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Salomé, Diaphana Films, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

124 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Especial Cannes: 50 Anos de Festival (1997)

User Reviews

A road movie that is both funny and tragic.

'Western' shows all different walks life can have in store. Two immigrants, a Russian and a Spaniard, travel throughout western France. Not only the landscapes look a bit British, but also the dialogues and characters remind of British movies. The scene shot on a terrace with an Ivory Coaster from Bretagne is very funny. But other scenes show how senseless life can be.

I like road movies and this one of the best movies in its genre.