My American Uncle

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19802h 6m

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Overview

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.

Top Cast

Gérard Depardieu - René Ragueneau in My American Uncle

Gérard Depardieu

René Ragueneau

Nicole Garcia - Janine Garnier in My American Uncle

Nicole Garcia

Janine Garnier

Roger Pierre - Jean Le Gall in My American Uncle

Roger Pierre

Jean Le Gall

Nelly Borgeaud - Arlette Le Gall in My American Uncle

Nelly Borgeaud

Arlette Le Gall

Pierre Arditi - Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris in My American Uncle

Pierre Arditi

Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

Gérard Darrieu - Léon Veestrate in My American Uncle

Gérard Darrieu

Léon Veestrate

Philippe Laudenbach - Michel Aubert in My American Uncle

Philippe Laudenbach

Michel Aubert

Marie Dubois - Thérèse Ragueneau in My American Uncle

Marie Dubois

Thérèse Ragueneau

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Movie Info

Release Date

May 21, 1980

Runtime

2h 6m

Rating

PG-13

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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