The Americanization of Emily (1964): Cast & Ratings
The Americanization of Emily is a 1964 comedy drama directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Keenan Wynn, James Coburn and Julie Andrews. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Americanization of Emily About?
The premise of The Americanization of Emily without spoilers.
During World War II, naval officer Charles Madison avoids responsibility with a cynical detachment. His life changes when he meets Emily Barham, a woman mourning the loss of her husband. As their lives intertwine, Charles is forced to confront his own avoidance and consider the sacrifices demanded by the war, leading to a poignant reflection on duty, love, and the impact of conflict.
The Americanization of Emily Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war two
- military
- london england
- based on novel
- rain
- u.s. navy
- naval officer
- reference to drew pearson the journalist
- reference to george s. patton
- fear of commitment
- reference to washington d.c.
- fear of marriage
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- woman slaps a man
- slapped in the face
- b word
- hershey bar
- reference to ginger rogers
- filmmaking
- man wears underwear
- man wears boxer shorts
- jeep
- drinking
- cigarette smoking
- drinking from a bottle
- drunken man
- omaha beach
- movie camera
- falling to the floor
- man wears underwear in public
- man vomits
- man shaves
- letter
- reading a letter aloud
- battle
- documentary footage
- mustached man
- explosion
- gun
- shooting
- grief
- newspaper
- life magazine
- character appears in a newspaper
- mother daughter relationship
- mirror
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- demolition engineer
- war injury
- assumed dead
- reference to newsweek magazine
The Americanization of Emily Cast
Keenan Wynn leads the cast, with James Coburn and Julie Andrews. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
Also Starring in The Americanization of Emily
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The Americanization of Emily Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Americanization of Emily 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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The Americanization of Emily Awards & Nominations
The Americanization of Emily was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1965.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1966 1 nomination- Nominated Best British Actress – Julie Andrews
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Oscars 1965 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
The Americanization of Emily Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Americanization of Emily.
Cars in The Americanization of Emily
8 cars on screen, including the 1938 Buick Roadmaster and the 1941 GMC CCKW 353.
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1938 Buick Roadmaster Main role -
1941 GMC CCKW 353 Minor role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role -
1943 Bedford MW 15cwt Background role
The Americanization of Emily Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Herói Precisa-se” and “Não Podes Comprar Meu Amor”.
- Also known as
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- Herói Precisa-se
- Não Podes Comprar Meu Amor
- Les jeux de l'amour et de la guerre
- La americanización de Emily
- Nur für Offiziere
- Tempo di guerra, tempo d'amore
- 艾米丽的美国化
- Du kan ikke købe min kærlighed
- Szerelmi partraszállás
- Nunca comprarás mi amor
- Американизация Эмели, ემილის ამერიკანიზაცია
- Krig och feg
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The Americanization of Emily FAQ: Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Americanization of Emily, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Americanization of Emily?
The Americanization of Emily runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Americanization of Emily released?
The Americanization of Emily was released on October 27, 1964.
Who directed The Americanization of Emily?
The Americanization of Emily was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of The Americanization of Emily?
The Americanization of Emily stars Keenan Wynn, James Coburn and Julie Andrews, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Americanization of Emily rated?
The Americanization of Emily has 68 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was The Americanization of Emily nominated for any awards?
The Americanization of Emily received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Americanization of Emily have a post-credit scene?
No. The Americanization of Emily has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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