New World Movie Review 1995

Unflattering portrait of American soldiers in postwar France in the 1950s. Their presence is resented by most of the locals, who are still suffering the depredations caused by WWII unlike their American counterparts, who won't even learn a little French to get by. Young Patrick (Chatel), however, is smitten with American culture, thanks to his meeting with soldier Will (Gandolfini) and All-American girl Trudy (Silverstone). President DeGaul would eventually force the American bases to close. English and French dialogue with subtitles.

Distribution

Artisan Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404, Phone: (310)449-9200, Fax: (310)255-3730, URL: http://www.artisanent.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 117 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

France, Postwar, Period Piece: 1950s, Military: Army

Cast

Nicolas Chatel, James Gandolfini, Alicia Silverstone, Sarah Grappin, Guy Marchand

Cinematography

William Lubtchansky

Director

Alain Corneau