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American Cuisine

Original title: Cuisine américaine
  • 19981998
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Cuisine américaine (1998)
  • Comedy
an aspiring master-chef on a US military vessel is dishonorably discharged/quits his post and and instead feeeloling sorry for himself, uses the oppotunity to go to Paris, France and apply a... Read allan aspiring master-chef on a US military vessel is dishonorably discharged/quits his post and and instead feeeloling sorry for himself, uses the oppotunity to go to Paris, France and apply as a trainee at his hero's restaurant (this hero is an internationally known book-writing m... Read allan aspiring master-chef on a US military vessel is dishonorably discharged/quits his post and and instead feeeloling sorry for himself, uses the oppotunity to go to Paris, France and apply as a trainee at his hero's restaurant (this hero is an internationally known book-writing master chef and it is his book/s which inspired him to become a chef) the movie is about a ... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Jean-Yves Pitoun
  • Writer
    • Jean-Yves Pitoun
  • Stars
    • Jason Lee
    • Eddy Mitchell
    • Irène Jacob
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  • Director
    • Jean-Yves Pitoun
  • Writer
    • Jean-Yves Pitoun
  • Stars
    • Jason Lee
    • Eddy Mitchell
    • Irène Jacob
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    • 12User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Loren Collinsas Loren Collins
    Eddy Mitchell
    Eddy Mitchell
    • Louis Boyeras Louis Boyer
    Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob
    • Gabrielle Boyeras Gabrielle Boyer
    Isabelle Petit-Jacques
    • Caroleas Carole
    Sylvie Loeillet
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    Thibault de Montalembert
    • Vincentas Vincent
    Anthony Valentine
    Anthony Valentine
    • Wellingtonas Wellington
    Michel Muller
    Michel Muller
    • Tax Inspectoras Tax Inspector
    Isabelle Leprince
    • Agnesas Agnes
    Laurent Gendron
    • Brunoas Bruno
    Gérard Chaillou
    • Rogeras Roger
    Lyès Salem
    Lyès Salem
    • Karimas Karim
    Linda Powell
    Linda Powell
    • Milleras Miller
    Skipp Sudduth
    Skipp Sudduth
    • Wicksas Wicks
    David Gabison
    • Fredetas Fredet
    Keith Hill
    • Germaineas Germaine
    Alex Nelcha
    • Lucasas Lucas
    Kathrine Narducci
    Kathrine Narducci
    • Bridgetas Bridget
    • Director
      • Jean-Yves Pitoun
    • Writer
      • Jean-Yves Pitoun
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rather than resort to dubbing or subtitling for release to other countries, the actors recorded lines in both French and English.
    • Alternate versions
      The film was shoot in English and French simultaneously. In the French version Jason Lee recited his dialogues in French when he arrive to France, and just few of his lines were keep in English. The rest of the French cast spoke in French with just a few lines in English. In the English version Jason Lee spoke always in English with just a few lines and words in French. Eddy Mitchell, Irène Jacob, Isabelle Petit-Jacques and Sylvie Loeillet did alternate takes in English. A few takes were kept with the actors speaking on their native languages and later dubbed in French or English.

    User reviews12

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    8/10
    Perfect Foodie Movie for Cooks and Romantics!
    Foodie movies like Big Night, Chocolat, Who Is Killing The Great Chefs Of Europe and Babette's Feast give cooks and those interested in the culinary arts great pleasure. Add to this TOO short list, American Cusine. There is plenty of kitchen time and watching Jason Lee formulate dishes is especially enjoyable for those who cook. American Cuisine is great fun to watch and Lee's comedic timing and ability to milk a funny line for all its worth really come in handy. Highly recommended to anyone who finds the kitchen even remotely interesting. Francophiles will also find this movie entertaining as it takes place in France and makes an attempt to defend American cooks.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 1998 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Det amerikanska köket
    • Filming locations
      • Dijon, Côte-d'Or, France
    • Production companies
      • Films Balenciaga, Les
      • M6 Films
      • PolyGram Audiovisuel
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    • Budget
      • FRF 43,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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