Western
Synopsis
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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Sergi López
Paco Cazale
Sacha Bourdo
Nino
Élisabeth Vitali
Marinette
Marie Matheron
Nathalie
Bernard Mazzinghi
Roland (Marinette's Brother)
Serge Riaboukine
Van Driver
Michel Vivier
Car Driver
Marilyne Canto
Marilyne
Daphné Gaudefroy
Hitch-Hiker
Karine LeLièvre
Mr. Letour's Secretary
Jean-Louis Dupont
Policeman
Olivier Herveet
Hospital Doctor
Alain Luc Guhur
Hospital Attendant
Alain Denniel
Bearded Man in Hospital Ward
Mélanie Leray
Guenaelle
Catherine Riaux
Guenaelle's Friend
Carole Ledréau
Friend at Wedding
Basile Siekoua
Baptiste
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Poirier
- Original Title
- Western
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Salomé, Diaphana Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Poirier
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Poirier
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Western
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What is Western about?
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
Who directed Western?
Western was directed by Manuel Poirier.
Who stars in Western?
The principal cast of Western includes Sergi López, Sacha Bourdo, Élisabeth Vitali, Marie Matheron, Bernard Mazzinghi.
When was Western released and how long is it?
Western was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Western?
Western holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).