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The Americanization of Emily

  • 19641964
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 55m
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7.3/10
5.1K
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The Americanization of Emily (1964)
An American Naval Officer's talent for living the good life in wartime is challenged when he falls in love and is sent on a dangerous mission.
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An American Naval Officer's talent for living the good life in wartime is challenged when he falls in love and is sent on a dangerous mission.An American Naval Officer's talent for living the good life in wartime is challenged when he falls in love and is sent on a dangerous mission.An American Naval Officer's talent for living the good life in wartime is challenged when he falls in love and is sent on a dangerous mission.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Arthur Hiller
  • Writers
    • Paddy Chayefsky(screenplay)
    • William Bradford Huie(novel)
  • Stars
    • James Garner
    • Julie Andrews
    • Melvyn Douglas
Top credits
  • Director
    • Arthur Hiller
  • Writers
    • Paddy Chayefsky(screenplay)
    • William Bradford Huie(novel)
  • Stars
    • James Garner
    • Julie Andrews
    • Melvyn Douglas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 83User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 6 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:40
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    Photos15

    Julie Andrews and James Garner in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    Julie Andrews and James Garner in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    Julie Andrews, James Coburn, James Garner, and Melvyn Douglas in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    James Coburn, James Garner, and Judy Carne in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    James Coburn, Judy Carne, Janine Gray, and Kathy Kersh in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    Julie Andrews, James Garner, and Joyce Grenfell in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    James Coburn in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    Kathy Kersh in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    James Garner in The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    The Americanization of Emily (1964)
    The Americanization of Emily (1964)

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    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Lt. Commander Charles Edward Madisonas Lt. Commander Charles Edward Madison
    Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews
    • Emily Barhamas Emily Barham
    Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas
    • Admiral William Jessupas Admiral William Jessup
    James Coburn
    James Coburn
    • Lt. Commander Paul 'Bus' Cummingsas Lt. Commander Paul 'Bus' Cummings
    Joyce Grenfell
    Joyce Grenfell
    • Mrs. Barhamas Mrs. Barham
    Edward Binns
    Edward Binns
    • Admiral Thomas Healyas Admiral Thomas Healy
    Liz Fraser
    Liz Fraser
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Old Sailoras Old Sailor
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Captain Harry Spauldingas Captain Harry Spaulding
    John Crawford
    John Crawford
    • Chief Petty Officer Paul Adamsas Chief Petty Officer Paul Adams
    Douglas Henderson
    • Captain Marvin Ellenderas Captain Marvin Ellender
    Edmon Ryan
    Edmon Ryan
    • Admiral Hoyleas Admiral Hoyle
    Steve Franken
    Steve Franken
    • Young Sailoras Young Sailor
    Paul Newlan
    Paul Newlan
    • General William Hallertonas General William Hallerton
    Gary Cockrell
    Gary Cockrell
    • Lieutenant Victor Wadeas Lieutenant Victor Wade
    Alan Sues
    Alan Sues
    • Petty Officer Enrightas Petty Officer Enright
    Bill Fraser
    • Port Commanderas Port Commander
    Lou Byrne
    • Nurse Captainas Nurse Captain
    • Director
      • Arthur Hiller
    • Writers
      • Paddy Chayefsky(screenplay)
      • William Bradford Huie(novel)
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    • Trivia
      James Garner said that this was his favorite of his movies.
    • Goofs
      William Windom is incorrectly credited as Capt. Harry Spaulding, but he wears the insignia of a Lt. Cmdr.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Cmdr. Charles E. Madison: You American-haters bore me to tears, Ms. Barham. I've dealt with Europeans all my life. I know all about us parvenus from the States who come over here and race around your old cathedral towns with our cameras and Coca-Cola bottles... Brawl in your pubs, paw at your women, and act like we own the world. We overtip, we talk too loud, we think we can buy anything with a Hershey bar. I've had Germans and Italians tell me how politically ingenuous we are, and perhaps so. But we haven't managed a Hitler or a Mussolini yet. I've had Frenchmen call me a savage because I only took half an hour for lunch. Hell, Ms. Barham, the only reason the French take two hours for lunch is because the service in their restaurants is lousy. The most tedious lot are you British. We crass Americans didn't introduce war into your little island. This war, Ms. Barham to which we Americans are so insensitive, is the result of 2,000 years of European greed, barbarism, superstition, and stupidity. Don't blame it on our Coca-Cola bottles. Europe was a going brothel long before we came to town.

    • Crazy credits
      The three women that James Coburn sleeps with are collectively credited as "The Three Nameless Broads (in order of appearance)".
    • Connections
      Featured in MGM Is on the Move! (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Emily
      Music composed by Johnny Mandel

      Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

    User reviews83

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    9/10
    Paddy Chayefsky, what a writer!
    Think of Network or The Hospital, Paddy Chayefsky was seeing into the future and what he saw was ugly. Here we have an insane admiral and how his men, who know he's crazy, stand in line to follow his wishes/commands. An anti war film without sentimentality. Julie Andrews is a total delight as the tough cookie with a razor sharp mind. James Garner has the best lines of his career. His tea with Joyce Grenfell is a superb written scene. Joyce Grenfell as Julie's mother is divine, yes, divine! Melvyn Douglas as the crazy man in charge is the Howard Beale of the situation and what he does with it is pure genius. Highly recommend it.
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    • claudiaeilcinema
    • Mar 13, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Emily
    • Filming locations
      • Mandalay Beach, Oxnard, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Filmways Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,700,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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