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Far West (1973)

Movie ★ 6.6 90 min

Western Comedy

This Belgian/French tale chronicles the efforts of Jacques (Jacques Brel) to find the Old West in modern America. Dressed as cowboy, he travels throughout western American cities and towns and finds others similarly dressed. These idealists gather together and build an old-western-style town in the middle of an abandoned factory, battling local bureaucracies in the process.

Jacques Brel Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 31, 1973
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0070053
Country
,
Language
Studio
, International Film Company (IFC)

Themes

Cast

Jacques Brel Jacques Brel Jacques Gabriel Jabbour Gabriel Jabbour Gabriel Danièle Evenou Danièle Evenou Danièle Véronique Mucret Véro Michel Piccoli Michel Piccoli Indian chief Lino Ventura Lino Ventura Prisoner Claude Lelouch Claude Lelouch Psychiatrist (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Far West about?
This Belgian/French tale chronicles the efforts of Jacques (Jacques Brel) to find the Old West in modern America. Dressed as cowboy, he travels throughout western American cities and towns and finds others similarly dressed. These idealists gather together and build an old-western-style town in the middle of an abandoned factory, battling local bureaucracies in the process.
Who directed Far West?
Far West was directed by Jacques Brel.
Who stars in Far West?
Far West stars Jacques Brel, Gabriel Jabbour, Danièle Evenou, Véronique Mucret.
When was Far West released?
Far West is a 1973 western, comedy film.
Where can I watch Far West?
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