Vigo (1998)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.3613 |
Directed By
Julien Temple
Crew
Raoul Albert
Peter Ettedgui
Julien Temple
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Jeremy Bolt
Kiki Miyake
John Mathieson
Simon Scotland
Anne Devlin
Ulrich Felsberg
Peter Ettedgui
Caroline Greville-Morris
Koldo Vallés
Marcus Wookey
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Mariela Besuievsky
Simon Hardy
Amanda Temple
Bingen Mendizábal
Corinne Renard-Bendjadi
Roger Burton
Julien Temple
Hanna Coles
Tony Lilley
Jack Stew
Tim Alban
TOP CAST
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
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