Tropic of Cancer 1970

The film follows expatriate American writer Henry Miller as he navigates the bohemian nightlife of 1930s Paris, engaging in a succession of passionate affairs while struggling to define his literary voice. Its candid portrayal of sexuality and artistic ambition sparked scandal when the novel debuted, and the adaptation now carries a 17+ rating.

The film follows expatriate American writer Henry Miller as he navigates the bohemian nightlife of 1930s Paris, engaging in a succession of passionate affairs while struggling to define his literary voice. Its candid portrayal of sexuality and artistic ambition sparked scandal when the novel debuted, and the adaptation now carries a 17+ rating.

Does Tropic of Cancer have end credit scenes?

No!

Tropic of Cancer does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Henry Miller, a writer from New York whose money has run out, lives in Paris on the generosity of American friends who give him food and a space to sleep. His wife Mona crosses the Atlantic to see him, but soon leaves when she realises the hopelessness of his position. When he does wheedle a bit of cash, he spends it on drink and women. He finds a job, providing bed and board though no pay, as a teacher of English at a boys’ school in Dijon, but soon leaves. Another opportunity is to mentor a wealthy young Indian, which again does not last. Finally he lands a proper job with an American newspaper and becomes friends with another expatriate, Fillmore. From a rich family, Ginette has got involved with Fillmore, possibly a prostitute, who is possibly infected and probably pregnant. He suffers a mental breakdown and is hospitalised. Once he is released, Henry persuades him to head back fast to the US, promising to take care of Ginette. When Fillmore gives him 500 francs for Ginette, Henry realises that, despite his love for the Old World and the freedom he has enjoyed there, he too could now head back fast to the USA.

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Tropic of Cancer (1970) 27 February 1970 (USA)

Cars Featured in Tropic of Cancer

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Alfa

1967

Romeo GT 1300 Junior

ARE

1970

AMX-13 DCA

ARE

AMX-30

Austin-Healey

1959

3000

BMW

R /2

Citroën

2CV

Citroën

Ami 6 Break

Citroën

Ami 6 Break Service Tôlée

Citroën

1969

Ami 8

Citroën

1966

DS 19

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