Vigo
Synopsis
Based on the life of a classic french cineast Jean Vigo, the story follows his daily struggle with sanity, normal life and uncompromising filmmaking. Story also focuses on his relationship with his supporting wife whom he met in sanatorium.
Top Cast
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James Frain
Jean Vigo
Romane Bohringer
Lydu Lozinska
Nicholas Barnes
Casino Croupier
David Battley
Cinema Manager
Joe Boiling
Zero Boy
Anna Bolt
Misha
Christine Burlett
Hospital Concierge
Joe Roberts
Tomas
Kenneth Cranham
The Producer
Brian Pettifer
Fatman
Diana Quick
Emily
Lee Ross
Oscar Levy
Jim Carter
Bonaventure (uncredited)
Vernon Dobtcheff
Papa Lozinska
Paola Dionisotti
Marie
James Faulkner
Dr. Gerard
Brian Shelley
Maurice Jaubert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Temple, Anne Devlin, Peter Ettedgui, Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes
- Original Score
- Bingen Mendizábal
- Original Title
- Vigo
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Temple
Julien Temple, Anne Devlin, Peter Ettedgui, Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes
Bingen Mendizábal
John Mathieson
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Jeremy Bolt, Kiki Miyake, Amanda Temple
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Temple
Writer
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Editor
Jeremy Bolt
Producer
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Anne Devlin
Writer
Peter Ettedgui
Writer
Caroline Greville-Morris
Production Design
Amanda Temple
Producer
Roger Burton
Costume Design
Julien Temple
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vigo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vigo about?
Based on the life of a classic french cineast Jean Vigo, the story follows his daily struggle with sanity, normal life and uncompromising filmmaking. Story also focuses on his relationship with his supporting wife whom he met in sanatorium.
Who directed Vigo?
Vigo was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in Vigo?
The principal cast of Vigo includes James Frain, Romane Bohringer, Nicholas Barnes, David Battley, Joe Boiling.
When was Vigo released and how long is it?
Vigo was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Vigo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vigo was composed by Bingen Mendizábal.
Is Vigo based on a book or true story?
Vigo is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Paulo Emílio Sales Gomes".