Western

– Catalonian Paco is a traveling rep for a shoe manufacturer. When he stops to pick up Russian emigree..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Western (1997)

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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Release Date:

24 Jul 1998

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Director:

Manuel Poirier

Writer:

Jean-François Goyet, Manuel Poirier (screenplay), Manuel Poirier (story)

Main Actors:

Sergi López, Sacha Bourdo, Élisabeth Vitali, Marie Matheron

Plot:

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.

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
79%