

The American(1969)
A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.

Movie: The American

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A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.
Release Date
1969-09-24
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5.643
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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