Mon Oncle d'Amerique Movie Review 1980

Three French characters are followed as they try to find success of varying kinds in Paris, interspersed with ironic lectures by Prof. Henri Laborit about the biology that impels human behavior. Their disappointments lead them to dream of a legendary American uncle, who could make their desires come true. An acclaimed, witty comedy by former Nouvelle Vague filmmaker, dubbed into English.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 123 minutes.
Originally from French.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Aunts & Uncles, Nieces & Nephews, Paris

Screenplay

Jean Gruault

Cast

Gerard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger-Pierre, Marie DuBois

Cinematography

Sacha Vierny

Director

Alain Resnais

Music

Arie Dzierlatka

Producer

Philippe Dussart

Awards

Cannes 1980: Grand Jury Prize; N.Y. Film Critics 1980: Foreign Film.