My American Uncle
Originally released in 1980. My American Uncle is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alain Resnais. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, and Roger Pierre
Synopsis
Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (198 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as René Ragueneau
Nicole Garcia
as Janine Garnier
Roger Pierre
as Jean Le Gall
Nelly Borgeaud
as Arlette Le Gall
Pierre Arditi
as Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
Gérard Darrieu
as Léon Veestrate
Philippe Laudenbach
as Michel Aubert
Marie Dubois
as Thérèse Ragueneau
Henri Laborit
as Henri Laborit
Bernard Malaterre
as Jean's Father
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Philippe Dussart
- TF1
- Andrea Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My American Uncle about?
Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile...
Who directed My American Uncle?
My American Uncle was directed by Alain Resnais.
How long is My American Uncle?
My American Uncle has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was My American Uncle released?
My American Uncle was released on May 21, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My American Uncle?
The main cast of My American Uncle includes Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud, Pierre Arditi.
Is My American Uncle worth watching?
My American Uncle has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 198 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.