In the French Style
1963 film by Robert Parish
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In the French Style is a 1963 French-American romance film released by Columbia Pictures directed by Robert Parrish and starring Jean Seberg, Stanley Baker and Philippe Forquet.[1] It was based on a short story by Irwin Shaw.
Robert Parrish
Irwin Shaw
Stanley Baker
Philippe Forquet
| In the French Style | |
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| Directed by | Robert Parrish |
| Written by | Irwin Shaw |
| Produced by | Claude Ganz Robert Parrish Irwin Shaw |
| Starring | Jean Seberg Stanley Baker Philippe Forquet |
| Cinematography | Michel Kelber |
| Edited by | Renée Lichtig |
| Music by | Joseph Kosma |
Production company | Orsay Films |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Countries | France United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Young American student Christina James comes to Paris to live in the art scene. After six months in Paris, she meets twenty-one year old Guy at a crowded gallery and their romance develops. Later, she enjoys encounters with European men. Her Chicago-based history professor father cautions her about fleeting love. She abandons a long-time attachment to a British international journalist to marry American surgeon Dr. John Haislip.
Cast
- Jean Seberg — Christina James
- Stanley Baker — Walter Beddoes
- Philippe Forquet — Guy
- Addison Powell — Mr. James, Christina's father
- Jack Hedley — Bill Norton
- Maurice Teynac — Baron Edward de Chassier
- James Leo Herlihy — Dr. John Haislip
- Ann Lewis — Stephanie Morell
- Jacques Charon — Patrini
- Claudine Auger — Clio Andropolous
- Barbara Sommers — Madame Piguet
- Moustache — cafe owner
Production
The film was a notable change of pace for male star Stanley Baker.[2]
Reception
Variety said it had "strong femme appeal".[3]
