Vigo (1998): Cast
Vigo is a 1998 drama directed by Julien Temple, starring James Frain as Jean Vigo, Kenneth Cranham and James Faulkner. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vigo About?
The premise of Vigo without spoilers.
The biographical drama portrays the life of French filmmaker Jean Vigo, chronicling his relentless battle to maintain sanity while navigating everyday responsibilities and his unyielding dedication to avant‑garde cinema. It also delves into the deep bond with his supportive wife, whom he first encountered while both were patients in a sanatorium.
Vigo Cast & Characters
James Frain leads the cast as Jean Vigo, with Kenneth Cranham as The Producer and James Faulkner as Dr. Gerard. Directed by Julien Temple; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Julien Temple
- James Frain as Jean Vigo
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Kenneth Cranham as The Producer -
James Faulkner as Dr. Gerard -
Jim Carter as Bonaventure (uncredited)
Also Starring in Vigo
· 13 more- Diana Quick Emily
- Vernon Dobtcheff Papa Lozinska
- Romane Bohringer Lydu Lozinska
- Brian Pettifer Fatman
- Joe Roberts Tomas
- Lee Ross Oscar Levy
- David Battley Cinema Manager
- Paola Dionisotti Marie
- Nicholas Barnes Casino Croupier
- Brian Shelley Maurice Jaubert
- Anna Bolt Misha
- Christine Burlett Hospital Concierge
- Joe Boiling Zero Boy
More from Julien Temple
More films directed by Julien Temple, best-rated first: Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan, The Filth and the Fury, Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten and London - The Modern Babylon.
Vigo Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Vigo: A Passion for Life” and “Burning Up”.
- Also known as
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- Vigo: A Passion for Life
- Burning Up
- Catching Fire
- Vigo: Historia de una pasión
- Vigo, passione per la vita
- Vigo, histoire d'une passion
- ヴィゴ カメラの前の情事
- ヴィゴ カメラの前の情事：1998
- ヴィゴ／カメラの前の情事：1998
- Histoire d'une Passion
- 비고
- ヴィゴ／カメラの前の情事
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- 维果，人生的激情
- Vigo: Yaşam Tutkusu
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Vigo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Vigo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vigo?
Vigo runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Vigo released?
Vigo was released on September 14, 1998.
Who directed Vigo?
Vigo was directed by Julien Temple.
More films by Julien Temple Who is in the cast of Vigo?
Vigo stars James Frain as Jean Vigo, Kenneth Cranham as The Producer and James Faulkner as Dr. Gerard, among 17 credited actors.
Does Vigo have a post-credit scene?
No. Vigo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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