An American in Paris
An American in Paris (1951) is a music film, directed by Vincente Minnelli. It stars Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What An American in Paris Is About
An American painter who stayed on in postwar Paris is caught between the wealthy woman who supports him and a young woman already engaged. The story is thin; the film's real business is elsewhere. A seventeen-minute ballet set to Gershwin stops the narrative dead at the end, moving without dialogue through sets drawn from the history of painting. The idea that a musical can show a feeling outright instead of telling a story is tested here. Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron lead. It won six Academy Awards including best picture. Before watching: the plot is slight and there is no depth of character to look for. You watch it for the dance, not the story.
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What is An American in Paris about?
An American painter who stayed on in postwar Paris is caught between the wealthy woman who supports him and a young woman already engaged. The story is thin; the film's real business is elsewhere.
Where can I watch An American in Paris?
An American in Paris is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is An American in Paris?
An American in Paris runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).
When did An American in Paris come out?
An American in Paris was released in 1951.
Who directed An American in Paris?
An American in Paris was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in An American in Paris?
An American in Paris stars Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary.
What is An American in Paris's rating?
An American in Paris holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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