The American
1969, French. Directed by Marcel Bozzuffi.
A man returns to Rouen, after fifteen years in the United States, and feels like a stranger among old friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 24 September 1969
- Original title
- L'Américain
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marcel Bozzuffi
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The American runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The American isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 1969. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked The American, try Home, The Young One, Lorelei.
Who directed The American?
The American (1969) was directed by Marcel Bozzuffi and stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean Bouise, Bernard Fresson.