My American Uncle (1980)
2h 6m
Running Time
May 21, 1980Release Date
My American Uncle (1980)
2h 6m
Running Time
May 21, 1980Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently My American Uncle is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Gérard Depardieu
René Ragueneau

Nicole Garcia
Janine Garnier

Roger Pierre
Jean Le Gall

Nelly Borgeaud
Arlette Le Gall

Pierre Arditi
Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

Gérard Darrieu
Léon Veestrate

Philippe Laudenbach
Michel Aubert

Marie Dubois
Thérèse Ragueneau

Henri Laborit
Henri Laborit / Writer

Bernard Malaterre
Jean's Father

Laurence Roy
Jean's Mother

Alexandre Rignault
Jean's Grandfather

Véronique Silver
Janine's Mother

Jean Lescot
Janine's Father

Geneviève Mnich
René's Mother

Maurice Gauthier
René's Father

Guillaume Boisseau
Child Jean

Ina Bedart
Child Janine

Ludovic Salis
Child René

François Calvez
Teen René

Stephanie Loustau
Teen Janine

Monique Mauclair
Teacher

Damien Boisseau
Teen Jean

Gaston Vacchia
Henri, René's uncle

Bertrand Lepage
Maurice, René's brother

Jean-Philippe Puymartin
Jean jeune homme

Catherine Frot
Arlette jeune fille

Valérie Dréville
Thérèse jeune fille

Brigitte Roüan
Janine's Friend

Max Vialle
Jean-Marie Laugier, the director

Yves Peneau
Comedian

Jean-Bernard Guillard
Comedian

Laurence Février
Comedian

Charlotte Bonnet
M. Louis' Secretary

Jean Dasté
M. Louis

Anne-Christine Joinneau
Jean's daughter

Sébastien Drai
Jean's son

Marjorie Godin
Factory Secretary

Liliane Gaudet
Mrs. Arnal

Isabelle Ganz
Josyane

Maria Laborit
Jean's third secretary

Albert Médina
Bozon-Vandrieux

Laurence Badie
Mrs. Veestrate

Carène Ferrey
La première fille de René

Sabine Thomas
La seconde fille de René

Catherine Serre
La secrétaire de la direction générale

Jacques Rispal
L'homme bousculé par René

Héléna Manson
La logeuse de René à Cholet

Serge Feuillard
Le médecin des urgences

Gilette Barbier
Mme Landais

Dominique Rozan
Le sénateur

Michel Muller
Le garde-chasse

Danielle Darrieux
Self (archive footage)

Jean Gabin
Self (archive footage)

Jean Marais
Self (archive footage)

Jean Gruault
Writer

Alain Resnais
Director

Albert Jurgenson
Editor

Suzel Jouguet
Makeup Artist

Philippe Turlure
Set Decoration

Christian Lentretien
Associate Producer

Marie-Hélène Yastchenkoff
Makeup Supervisor

Philippe Dussart
Producer

Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Media.







Details.
Release DateMay 21, 1980
Original NameMon oncle d'Amérique
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 6m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
psychology
bourgeoisie
punishment
reward
textile company
Wiki.
Mon oncle d'Amérique (English: My American Uncle or My Uncle from America) is a 1980 French film directed by Alain Resnais with a screenplay by Jean Gruault. The film juxtaposes a comedy-drama narrative with the ideas of Henri Laborit, the French surgeon, neurobiologist, philosopher and author. Its principal actors are Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, and Roger Pierre.
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