America as Seen by a Frenchman(1960)
L'Amérique insolite
America as Seen by a Frenchman 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.
America as Seen by a Frenchman (1960) is a documentary film directed by François Reichenbach, released on June 8, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jean Cocteau, Paul Klinger and June Richmond. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- François Reichenbach
- Writers:
- Franz M. Lang, François Reichenbach, Chris Marker
- Producers:
- Pierre Braunberger
- Cinematographer:
- François Reichenbach
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Les Films de la Pléiade
- Status:
- Released
America as Seen by a Frenchman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Cocteau
as Narrator (Afterword)
Paul Klinger
as Narrator (German Version)
- June Richmond
June Richmond
as Sings: The Zulu-Song
Key crew
Directed by François Reichenbach, written by Franz M. Lang, François Reichenbach and Chris Marker, produced by Pierre Braunberger.
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America as Seen by a Frenchman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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America as Seen by a Frenchman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch America as Seen by a Frenchman online?
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America as Seen by a Frenchman (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Tenk. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in America as Seen by a Frenchman?
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The main cast of America as Seen by a Frenchman (1960) includes Jean Cocteau, Paul Klinger and June Richmond. The film was directed by François Reichenbach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was America as Seen by a Frenchman released?
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America as Seen by a Frenchman was released on June 8, 1960 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is America as Seen by a Frenchman worth watching?
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America as Seen by a Frenchman (1960) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.