The American
L'Américain
Synopsis
A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.
Top Cast
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Jean-Louis Trintignant
Bruno
Jean Bouise
Paul
Bernard Fresson
Raymond
Rufus
Corbeau
Françoise Fabian
La femme de l'agence
Jacques Perrin
Patrick Sarrutel
Yves Lefebvre
Tony Morvan
Tanya Lopert
Hélène Sarrutel
Marcel Bozzuffi
Jacky
Simone Signoret
Léone
Nicole Vervil
Philippe Dumat
Georges Aubert
Arlette Gordon
Jacques Chevalier
Monique Mélinand
Catherine Monnet
Maud Rayer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Bozzuffi
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Bozzuffi
- Original Score
- Georges Moustaki
- Original Title
- L'Américain
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Les Films 13, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Bozzuffi
Marcel Bozzuffi
Georges Moustaki
Pierre Willemin
Marie-Claude Lacambre
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Bozzuffi
Director
Marcel Bozzuffi
Screenplay
Marie-Claude Lacambre
Editor
Pierre Willemin
Director of Photography
Georges Moustaki
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The American.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American about?
A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.
Who directed The American?
The American was directed by Marcel Bozzuffi.
Who stars in The American?
The principal cast of The American includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean Bouise, Bernard Fresson, Rufus, Françoise Fabian.
When was The American released and how long is it?
The American was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The American?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American was composed by Georges Moustaki.