The Big Snake of the World
Le grand serpent du Monde
Synopsis
Tom Paradise, a young 40-something refusing to grow up, drives his bus endlessly through the city dreaming of the landscape of the American West that forever impressed him. In love with freedom and Jack Kerouac's On the Road, he resists all the sensible people who try to persuade him to settle down. For Tom has only one idea in his head: to once again head south, riding the waves of love and fate.
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Murray Head
Tom
Zoe Latraverse
Anaïs (as Zoé Latraverse)
Gabriel Arcand
Monsieur
Louise Portal
Carmen
Gilles Cloutier
Luc-Martial Dagenais
Ronald Houle
Denis Michaud
Michel Pellerin
Bernard Ranger
Louis-Georges Girard
André Doucet
Richard Fréchette
Jacques Joseph
Rose-Andrée Michaud
André Querton
Jean-Pierre Bergeron
June Wallack
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Dion
- Screenplay & Story
- Monique Proulx
- Original Score
- Gaetan Gravel, Serge LaForest
- Original Title
- Le grand serpent du Monde
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Dion
Monique Proulx
Gaetan Gravel, Serge LaForest
Paul Van der Linden
Doris Girard
Department Leadership Roster
Gaudeline Sauriol
Production Design
Yves Dion
Director
Paul Van der Linden
Director of Photography
Monique Proulx
Screenplay
Francesca Chamberland
Costume Design
Gaetan Gravel
Original Music Composer
Serge LaForest
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Snake of the World
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What is The Big Snake of the World about?
Tom Paradise, a young 40-something refusing to grow up, drives his bus endlessly through the city dreaming of the landscape of the American West that forever impressed him. In love with freedom and Jack Kerouac's On the Road, he resists all the sensible people who try to persuade him to settle down. For Tom has only one idea in his head: to once again head south, riding the waves of love and fate.
Who directed The Big Snake of the World?
The Big Snake of the World was directed by Yves Dion.
Who stars in The Big Snake of the World?
The principal cast of The Big Snake of the World includes Murray Head, Zoe Latraverse, Gabriel Arcand, Louise Portal, Gilles Cloutier.
When was The Big Snake of the World released and how long is it?
The Big Snake of the World was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Snake of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Snake of the World was composed by Gaetan Gravel, Serge LaForest.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Snake of the World?
The Big Snake of the World holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).