Hotel America
Helene, a pill-addicted anesthesiologist, is mourning the death of her boyfriend when, through a car accident she causes, she chances to meet the lethargic Gilles, a young man who lives for free at his mother's hotel. Gilles pursues Helene romantically, and she eventually softens up. Gilles, however, is also devoted to Bernard, a petty crook who revels in mugging gay men. All three struggle with relationships that seem to be going nowhere.
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About Hotel America
Hotel America is a 1981 French-language romance and drama film directed by André Téchiné. The cast is led by Catherine Deneuve, Patrick Dewaere, Etienne Chicot. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Hotel America was produced by Films A2 and Sara Films and made in France. It was released on December 2, 1981.
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Writers
- Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
- Release date
- December 2, 1981
- OTT release
- December 1, 2011
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Films A2, Sara Films
Hotel America cast & crew
Hotel America was directed by André Téchiné and written by Gilles Taurand and André Téchiné.
The cast features Catherine Deneuve as Hélène, Patrick Dewaere as Gilles Tisserand, Etienne Chicot as Bernard, Sabine Haudepin as Elise Tisserand, Dominique Lavanant as Jacqueline, and Josiane Balasko as Colette.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by Bruno Nuytten, and it was produced by Alain Sarde.
Is Hotel America worth watching?
Hotel America holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Hotel America is worth a place on your watchlist.
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It first became available to stream digitally on December 1, 2011.
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Cast of Hotel America
Catherine Deneuve
Hélène
Patrick Dewaere
Gilles Tisserand
Etienne Chicot
Bernard
Sabine Haudepin
Elise Tisserand
Dominique Lavanant
Jacqueline
Josiane Balasko
Colette
François Perrot
Rudel
Jean-Louis Vitrac
Luc
Frédérique Ruchaud
La mère
Michèle Ban de Loménie
La mère de colette
Pascal Bernuchon
Catherine Carrée
Hotel America — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hotel America in United States?
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▸What language is Hotel America in?
Hotel America is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hotel America?
Hotel America runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Hotel America rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
▸When did Hotel America release on OTT?
Hotel America became available digitally on December 1, 2011.
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