Jefferson in Paris(1995)
A powerful man torn between his love for one woman and his secret desire for another.
Jefferson in Paris Synopsis
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.
Jefferson in Paris (1995) is a drama, romance and history film directed by James Ivory, released on March 31, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, Thandiwe Newton and Gwyneth Paltrow. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- James Ivory
- Writers:
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Producers:
- Ismail Merchant
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Lhomme
- Composer:
- Richard Robbins
- Production:
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Touchstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,474,000
- Status:
- Released
Jefferson in Paris (1995) Trailer
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Jefferson in Paris Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Thomas Jefferson
Greta Scacchi
as Maria Cosway
Thandiwe Newton
as Sally Hemings
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Patsy Jefferson
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as D'Hancarville
Simon Callow
as Richard Cosway
Seth Gilliam
as James Hemings
James Earl Jones
as Madison Hemings
Michael Lonsdale
as Louis XVI
Nancy Marchand
as Madame Abbesse
Charlotte de Turckheim
as Marie Antoinette
Lambert Wilson
as Marquis de Lafayette
Key crew
Directed by James Ivory, written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, produced by Ismail Merchant.
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Jefferson in Paris Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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Jefferson in Paris – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jefferson in Paris online?
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Jefferson in Paris (1995) is available to stream on History Vault, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jefferson in Paris?
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The main cast of Jefferson in Paris (1995) includes Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, Thandiwe Newton, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jean-Pierre Aumont. The film was directed by James Ivory. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jefferson in Paris released?
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Jefferson in Paris was released on March 31, 1995 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is Jefferson in Paris worth watching?
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Jefferson in Paris (1995) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jefferson in Paris?
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