My American Uncle
1980-05-21 | 126 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Gérard DepardieuRené Ragueneau
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Nicole GarciaJanine Garnier
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Roger PierreJean Le Gall
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Nelly BorgeaudArlette Le Gall
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Pierre ArditiZambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
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Gérard DarrieuLéon Veestrate
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Philippe LaudenbachMichel Aubert
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Marie DuboisThérèse Ragueneau
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Henri LaboritHenri Laborit
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Laurence RoyJean's Mother
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Alexandre RignaultJean's Grandfather
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Véronique SilverJanine's Mother
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Jean LescotJanine's Father
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Geneviève MnichRené's Mother
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