My American Uncle
Original title: Mon oncle d'Amérique
7.0/ 10IMDb7.6209
19802h 6m
Overview
Professor Henri Laborit uses three people's stories to discuss behaviourist 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; and Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
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Crew
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Writers
- Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit
- Producers
- Philippe Dussart, Roger Corman
- Production
- Philippe Dussart, TF1, Andrea Films
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Frequently asked questions
What is My American Uncle rated?
My American Uncle has an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 209 votes.
Who directed My American Uncle?
My American Uncle was directed by Alain Resnais.
When was My American Uncle released?
My American Uncle was released in 1980.