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My American Uncle

70% | May 21, 1980 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Jean Gruault
Writer
Alain Resnais
Director

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Gérard Depardieu
René Ragueneau
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Nicole Garcia
Janine Garnier
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Roger Pierre
Jean Le Gall
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Nelly Borgeaud
Arlette Le Gall
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Pierre Arditi
Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

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