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The Americanization of Emily (1964)

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Release Date: Oct 27, 1964 Wide

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The lively but somehow slightly distasteful The Americanization of Emily stars James Garner as a WWII naval officer who happens to be a craven coward. While his comrades sail off to their deaths, Garner makes himself scarce, generally hiding out in the London flat of his lothario navy buddy James Coburn. Garner falls in love with virtuous war widow Julie Andrews (the "Emily" of the title), but she can't abide his yellow streak. Meanwhile, crack-brained admiral Melvyn Douglas decides that he

Unrated, 1 hr. 57 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Arthur Hiller

Written By: Paddy Chayefsky, Paddy Chayevsky

In Theaters: Oct 27, 1964 Wide

On DVD: May 10, 2005

Cast

James Garner
Lt. Cmdr. Charles Madis...
Julie Andrews
Emily Barham
Melvyn Douglas
Adm. William Jessup
James Coburn
Lt. Cmdr. "Bus" Cumming...
Joyce Grenfell
Mrs. Barham
Edward Binns
Adm. Thomas Healy
Liz Fraser
Sheila
Keenan Wynn
Old Sailor
William Windom
Capt. Harry Spaulding
John Crawford
C.P.O. Paul Adams
Douglas Henderson
Capt. Marvin Ellender
Edmon Ryan
Adm. Hoyle
Steve Franken
Young Sailor
Gary Cockrell
Lt. Victor Wade
Alan Sues
Enright
Bill Fraser
Port Commander
Lou Byrne
Nurse Captain
Alan Howard
Port Ensign
Linda Marlowe
Pat
Janine Gray
'Nameless Broad'
Judy Carne
Nameless Broad
Kathy Kersh
'Nameless Broad'
Paul Newlan
Gen. William Hallerton

Critic Reviews for The Americanization of Emily

All Critics (16) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (0) | DVD (8)

Another director (not Arthur Hiller) would have been more suitable in translating to the big screen Paddy Chayefky's witty WWII serio-comedy.

July 27, 2010 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

I would have appreciated the film more if it was less talky and if it didn't completely ignore the obvious that fighting madman Hitler was necessary.

April 28, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Though a bit overstuffed with long-winded speeches, Chayefsky's scabrously funny script brims with snappy, crackling dialogue.

May 24, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Nick Schager

Slant Magazine

The all-time favorite film of men who like to walk in on their friends having sex.

May 24, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Nick Schager

Slant Magazine

Classic anti-war comedy. Ahead of its time.

November 12, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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09/02/2010 (ONLINE)I really had no idea what was going on for a while, but I held on and allowed myself to get in tune with the flavor. Although this is not my cup of tea, I must say it was quite a treat.The characters are quite enjoyable and when you begin to understand the style and blends of humorous tones you

February 8, 2010

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Emily Barham: I believe in honor, service, courage, and fair play, and cricket, and all the other symbols of British character. Which have only civilized half the world! Lt. Cmdr. Charles E. Madison: You British plundered half the world for your own profit, let's not pass it off as the age of enlightenment. A

February 20, 2009