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Big City

Big City

20075.31h 37m

Overview

Set in the American Wild West, this French-language film quickly overcomes its dire beginning--the Native American ambush of a group of immigrants--and becomes an enjoyable comedy. When the adults of Big City leave for the ambush site, the children realize they are all alone and in charge. With a cast composed almost entirely of young people...

Directed by Djamel Bensalah
Written by Djamel Bensalah
Box OfficeBudget: $160

Top Cast

Eddy Mitchell

Eddy Mitchell

Tyler

Atmen Kelif

Atmen Kelif

Banjo

Vincent Valladon

Vincent Valladon

James Wayne

Charlie Quatrefages

Charlie Quatrefages

Mademoiselle Nicole

Jérémy Denisty

Jérémy Denisty

William White

Paolina Biguine

Paolina Biguine

Deborah White

Samy Seghir

Samy Seghir

Wapiti

Claire Bouanich

Claire Bouanich

Mademoiselle Robinson

Medi Kerouani

Medi Kerouani

Gershwin

Alexis Maah

Alexis Maah

Independance

About Big City

Big City is a adventure, family, western film released in 2007. Directed by Djamel Bensalah, it stars Eddy Mitchell, Atmen Kelif, Vincent Valladon. Set in the American Wild West, this French-language film quickly overcomes its dire beginning--the Native American ambush of a group of immigrants--and becomes an enjoyable comedy. When the adults of Big City leave for the ambush site, the children realize they are all alone and in charge. With a cast composed almost entirely of young people...

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