American Friends
"An education in love"
Originally released in 1991. American Friends is a comedy/romance film. directed by Tristram Powell.
Starring Michael Palin, Trini Alvarado, and Connie Booth
Synopsis
Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming Irish-American girl she adopted many years before. Ashby finds he enjoys their company, particularly that of Elinor, and both the women are drawn to him. Back at Oxford he is nevertheless taken aback when they arrive unannounced. Women are not allowed in the College grounds, let alone the rooms. Indeed any liaison, however innocent, is frowned on by the upstanding Fellows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (10 votes)
Box Office
$23.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Palin
as Rev. Francis Ashby
Trini Alvarado
as Elinor Hartley
Connie Booth
as Caroline Hartley
Alfred Molina
as Oliver Syme
Bryan Pringle
as Haskell
Jonathan Firth
as Cable
Susan Denaker
as Mrs. Cantrell
David Calder
as Pollitt
Robert Eddison
as Rushden - The President
Simon Jones
as Anderson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $23,358
Production Companies
- Prominent Features
- Mayday
- Millenium
- BBC
- British Screen Productions
- British Screen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Friends about?
Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming Irish-American girl she adopted many years before. Ashby...
Who directed American Friends?
American Friends was directed by Tristram Powell.
How long is American Friends?
American Friends has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was American Friends released?
American Friends was released on March 22, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Friends?
The main cast of American Friends includes Michael Palin, Trini Alvarado, Connie Booth, Alfred Molina, Bryan Pringle.