The French as Seen by… (1988): Cast
The French as Seen by… is a 1988 war documentary directed by David Lynch and Andrzej Wajda, starring Hanns Zischler, Harry Dean Stanton and Tracey Walter. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Directors
- David Lynch and Andrzej Wajda
- Genres
- War , Drama , Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Propaganda Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The French as Seen by… About?
The premise of The French as Seen by… without spoilers.
In 1988 Figaro magazine invited several renowned directors to create short films honoring the magazine’s ten‑year anniversary, timed for the bicentenary of the French Revolution. The anthology includes Werner Herzog’s “Les Gaulois,” David Lynch’s “The Cowboy and the Frenchman,” Andrzej Wajda’s “Proust contre la déchéance,” Luigi Comencini’s “Pèlerinage à Agen,” and Jean‑Luc Godard’s “Le dernier mot.”
The French as Seen by… Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- avant garde series
- experimental series
- parody comedy
- steer
- corral
- pancake
- surrealism
- tv mini series
The French as Seen by… Cast
Hanns Zischler leads the cast, with Harry Dean Stanton and Tracey Walter. Directed by David Lynch and Andrzej Wajda; 36 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director David Lynch -
Co-director Andrzej Wajda
Also Starring in The French as Seen by…
· 32 more- Jack Nance
- Michael Horse
- Cristina Comencini Themselves
- Francesca Comencini Themselves
- Yehudi Menuhin Themselves
- Catherine Aymerie
- Kenzo Takada Themselves
- Patrick Houser
- Barbara Hendricks Themselves
- Ève Ruggieri Themselves
- Frederic Golchan
- Leslie Cook
- Robin Summers
- Manette LaChance
- Magali Alvarado
- Kelly Radusch
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More from David Lynch and Andrzej Wajda
More films directed by David Lynch and Andrzej Wajda, best-rated first: The Straight Story, Mulholland Dr., Eraserhead and Blue Velvet.
The French as Seen by… Also Known As
Also known as “パリ・ストーリー”.
- Also known as
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- パリ・ストーリー
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The French as Seen by… FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The French as Seen by…, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The French as Seen by…?
The French as Seen by… runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was The French as Seen by… released?
The French as Seen by… was released on October 26, 1988.
Who directed The French as Seen by…?
The French as Seen by… was directed by David Lynch and Andrzej Wajda.
More films by David Lynch Who is in the cast of The French as Seen by…?
The French as Seen by… stars Hanns Zischler, Harry Dean Stanton and Tracey Walter, among 36 credited actors.
Does The French as Seen by… have a post-credit scene?
No. The French as Seen by… has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The French as Seen by… in?
The original language of The French as Seen by… is French.
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