Jefferson in Paris
"A powerful man torn between his love for one woman and his secret desire for another."
Originally released in 1995. Jefferson in Paris is a drama/romance film. directed by James Ivory. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, and Thandiwe Newton
Synopsis
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nick Nolte
as Thomas Jefferson
Greta Scacchi
as Maria Cosway
Thandiwe Newton
as Sally Hemings
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Patsy Jefferson
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as D'Hancarville
Simon Callow
as Richard Cosway
Seth Gilliam
as James Hemings
James Earl Jones
as Madison Hemings
Michael Lonsdale
as Louis XVI
Nancy Marchand
as Madame Abbesse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,474,000
Production Companies
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson in Paris about?
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the arist...
Who directed Jefferson in Paris?
Jefferson in Paris was directed by James Ivory.
How long is Jefferson in Paris?
Jefferson in Paris has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was Jefferson in Paris released?
Jefferson in Paris was released on March 31, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jefferson in Paris?
The main cast of Jefferson in Paris includes Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, Thandiwe Newton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jean-Pierre Aumont.