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Bâton rouge

1985 · 82 min
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Three penniless Parisians dream of the U.S.: Abdenour has fallen in love with a tourist, Alain ("Mozart") loves jazz, and Karim wants to escape his father. Through trickery, they manage to fly to the United States. Abdenour finds the tourist but that ends quickly. So they head for Bâton Rouge to seek their fortunes. While Mozart pursues a touring jazz singer, the others work at a fast-food restaurant. When immigration arrests Abdenour and Karim and sends them back to Paris, Mozart stays with his lady love. The two in France then hatch a plan to start their own restaurant, a venture that must succeed so that Abdenour can rescue his little brother, Bruno, from foster care.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1985
Director Rachid Bouchareb
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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Bâton rouge is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1985. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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