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America as Seen by a Frenchman (1960): Cast

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America as Seen by a Frenchman is a 1960 documentary directed by François Reichenbach, starring Jean Cocteau as Narrator (Afterword), Paul Klinger and June Richmond. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is America as Seen by a Frenchman About?

The premise of America as Seen by a Frenchman without spoilers.

In the late 1950s French filmmaker François Reichenbach embarked on an eighteen‑month road trip across the United States, filming the country's varied landscapes, everyday people and their leisure activities. The resulting documentary offers a panoramic portrait of numerous American ways of life, presented through his distinct French perspective.

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Cast & crew

America as Seen by a Frenchman Cast & Characters

Jean Cocteau leads the cast as Narrator (Afterword), with Paul Klinger as Narrator (German Version) and June Richmond as Sings: The Zulu-Song. Directed by François Reichenbach.

From the director

More from François Reichenbach

More films directed by François Reichenbach: Sex O’Clock USA, Do You Hear the Dogs Barking?, The Right of the Maddest and Medicine Ball Caravan.

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America as Seen by a Frenchman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of America as Seen by a Frenchman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is America as Seen by a Frenchman?

America as Seen by a Frenchman runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was America as Seen by a Frenchman released?

America as Seen by a Frenchman was released on June 8, 1960.

Who directed America as Seen by a Frenchman?

America as Seen by a Frenchman was directed by François Reichenbach.

More films by François Reichenbach

Who is in the cast of America as Seen by a Frenchman?

America as Seen by a Frenchman stars Jean Cocteau as Narrator (Afterword), Paul Klinger as Narrator (German Version) and June Richmond as Sings: The Zulu-Song.

Does America as Seen by a Frenchman have a post-credit scene?

No. America as Seen by a Frenchman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is America as Seen by a Frenchman in?

The original language of America as Seen by a Frenchman is French.

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