Far West
Le Far West
Synopsis
This Belgian/French tale chronicles the efforts of Jacques (Jacques Brel) to find the Old West in modern America. Dressed as cowboy, he travels throughout western American cities and towns and finds others similarly dressed. These idealists gather together and build an old-western-style town in the middle of an abandoned factory, battling local bureaucracies in the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Brel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Brel, Paul Andréota
- Original Score
- Jacques Brel, François Rauber
- Original Title
- Le Far West
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films 13, International Film Company (IFC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel, Paul Andréota
Jacques Brel, François Rauber
Alain Levent
Jacqueline Thiédot
Thérèse Michielsen
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Brel
Director
Alain Levent
Director of Photography
Jacques Brel
Screenplay
Paul Andréota
Screenplay
Jacques Brel
Original Music Composer
François Rauber
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Thiédot
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Far West.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Far West about?
This Belgian/French tale chronicles the efforts of Jacques (Jacques Brel) to find the Old West in modern America. Dressed as cowboy, he travels throughout western American cities and towns and finds others similarly dressed. These idealists gather together and build an old-western-style town in the middle of an abandoned factory, battling local bureaucracies in the process.
Who directed Far West?
Far West was directed by Jacques Brel.
Who stars in Far West?
The principal cast of Far West includes Jacques Brel, Gabriel Jabbour, Danièle Evenou, Véronique Mucret, Michel Piccoli.
When was Far West released and how long is it?
Far West was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Far West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far West was composed by Jacques Brel, François Rauber.