Movie

America as Seen by a Frenchman

★ 6.9(12)19601h 31m

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Good to know

Director: François Reichenbach
Release date: 1960-06-08
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films de la Pléiade

About America as Seen by a Frenchman

America as Seen by a Frenchman is a 1960 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by François Reichenbach, starring Jean Cocteau, Paul Klinger and June Richmond. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch America as Seen by a Frenchman in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the end of the 1950s, French documentarian François Reichenbach spent eighteen months traveling the United States, documenting its diverse regions, their inhabitants, and their pastimes. The result is a journey through a multitude of different Americas, filtered through a French sensibility.

Cast

Jean Cocteau

Narrator (Afterword)

Paul Klinger

Narrator (German Version)

June Richmond

Sings: The Zulu-Song

Themes & keywords

time capsulesatiricaldocumentaryfrench

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch America as Seen by a Frenchman in Mexico?+

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Is America as Seen by a Frenchman on Netflix?+

America as Seen by a Frenchman is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is America as Seen by a Frenchman?+

America as Seen by a Frenchman has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in America as Seen by a Frenchman?+

America as Seen by a Frenchman stars Jean Cocteau, Paul Klinger and June Richmond.

When did America as Seen by a Frenchman come out?+

America as Seen by a Frenchman is a 1960 movie directed by François Reichenbach.

What genre is America as Seen by a Frenchman?+

America as Seen by a Frenchman is Documentary film.

Who directed America as Seen by a Frenchman?+

America as Seen by a Frenchman was directed by François Reichenbach.