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Romantic comedy

Western (1998): Cast & Ratings

Western (1998) movie poster

Western is a 1998 romantic comedy directed by Manuel Poirier, starring Sergi López, Sacha Bourdo and Élisabeth Vitali. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic.

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Western (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 4m (124 min)
Director
Manuel Poirier
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Western About?

The premise of Western without spoilers.

A shoe salesman's ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a Russian emigre while traveling. Through a series of comical misadventures, he finds himself increasingly drawn to Marinette, the owner of a local gift shop. Simultaneously, an unlikely bond develops between him and Nino, once adversaries, as they navigate life's challenges and forge a surprising friendship.

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Cast & crew

Western Cast

Sergi López leads the cast, with Sacha Bourdo and Élisabeth Vitali. Directed by Manuel Poirier; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Manuel Poirier

More films directed by Manuel Poirier: Le Café du pont and Women or Children First.

Full filmography
Ratings

Western Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Western 74 on Metacritic.

Details

Western Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Dogme #1” and “Dogma 1: Festen”.

Also known as
  • Dogme #1
  • Dogma 1: Festen
  • Festen: Fête de Famille
  • 셀레브레이션
  • Svinības
  • Celebración
  • La celebración
  • Das Fest
  • Торжество
  • Festen - Festa in famiglia
  • Születésnap
  • Rodinná oslava
+10 more
  • Sărbătorirea
  • 家宴
  • Şölen
  • Festa de Família
  • Οικογενειακή γιορτή
  • Свято
  • A Festa
  • セレブレーション
  • 那一個晚上
  • החגיגה

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FAQ

Western FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Western, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Western?

Western runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

When was Western released?

Western was released on July 24, 1998.

Who directed Western?

Western was directed by Manuel Poirier.

More films by Manuel Poirier

Who is in the cast of Western?

Western stars Sergi López, Sacha Bourdo and Élisabeth Vitali, among 10 credited actors.

How is Western rated?

Western has 74 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Western have a post-credit scene?

No. Western has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Western in?

The original language of Western is French.

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