Storyline
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.
Key Information
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
Bernard Malaterre
Jean's Father
Laurence Roy
Jean's Mother
Alexandre Rignault
Jean's Grandfather
Frequently Asked Questions
My American Uncle was released on May 21, 1980.
The runtime of My American Uncle is 2h 6m.
My American Uncle is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie.
My American Uncle has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
My American Uncle is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
My American Uncle was directed by Alain Resnais.
The main cast of My American Uncle includes Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre.
My American Uncle is originally in French.