The Americanization of Emily
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Character Oscar-nominee James Garner ("Maverick", TV's "The Rockford Files") stars as a pacifistic American naval officer who discovers that he has been selected to become the first casualty of the Normandy invasion as part of a military PR scheme. As he deals with this, he tries to win the heart of a British widower, played by Oscar-winner Julie Andrews ("The Sound of Music," "Victor/Victoria," "Mary Poppins"). Nominated for two Academy Awards, this black romantic comedy also stars Oscar-winners Melvyn Douglas ("Being There," "Hud") and James Coburn ("The Great Escape," "Affliction"). Directed by Oscar-winner Arthur Hiller ("Love Story," "Beverly Hills Cop III"). Written by Academy Award-winner Paddy Chayefsky ("Network," "Altered States"). Selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 best American films of all time.

1964 · 1h 54m
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Starring James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas
Director Arthur Hiller

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  • James Garner
    Lt. Cmdr. Charles E. Madison
  • Julie Andrews
    Emily Barham
  • Melvyn Douglas
    Adm. William Jessup
  • James Coburn
    Lt. Cmdr. 'Bus' Cummings
  • Joyce Grenfell
    Mrs. Barham
  • Edward Binns
    Adm. Thomas Healy
  • Liz Fraser
    Sheila
  • Keenan Wynn
    old sailor
  • William Windom
    Capt. Harry Spaulding
  • J‌C
    John Crawford
    CPO Paul Adams
  • D‌H
    Douglas Henderson
    Capt. Marvin Ellender

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The Americanization of Emily

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Character Oscar-nominee James Garner ("Maverick", TV's "The Rockford Files") stars as a pacifistic American naval officer who discovers that he has been selected to become the first casualty of the Normandy invasion as part of a military PR scheme. As he deals with this, he tries to win the heart of a British widower, played by Oscar-winner Julie Andrews ("The Sound of Music," "Victor/Victoria," "Mary Poppins"). Nominated for two Academy Awards, this black romantic comedy also stars Oscar-winners Melvyn Douglas ("Being There," "Hud") and James Coburn ("The Great Escape," "Affliction"). Directed by Oscar-winner Arthur Hiller ("Love Story," "Beverly Hills Cop III"). Written by Academy Award-winner Paddy Chayefsky ("Network," "Altered States"). Selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 best American films of all time.

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Fresh 12
Rotten 1

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Studio
Warner Bros.
Released
1964
Run Time
1 hr 54 min
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United States
© 1964 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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English (United States) (AAC), French (France) (AAC)

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English (CC), French (France)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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