In the French Style is a 1963 French-American romance film released by Columbia Pictures directed by Robert Parrish and starring Jean Seberg, Stanley Baker and Philippe Forquet. It was based on a short story by Irwin Shaw.
Plot Young American student Christina James comes to Paris to live in the art scene. After six months in Paris, she meets twenty-one year old Guy at a crowded gallery and their romance develops. Later, she enjoys encounters with European men. Her Chicago-based history professor father cautions her about fleeting love. She abandons a long-time attachment to a British international journalist to marry American surgeon Dr. John Haislip.
Cast Jean Seberg as Christina James Stanley Baker as Walter Beddoes Philippe Forquet as Guy Addison Powell as Mr. James, Christina's father Jack Hedley as Bill Norton Maurice Teynac as Baron Edward de Chassier James Leo Herlihy as Dr. John Haislip Ann Lewis as Stephanie Morell Jacques Charon as Patrini Claudine Auger as Clio Andropolous as Madame Piguet Moustache as cafe owner
Production The film was a notable change of pace for male star Stanley Baker.
Reception Variety said it had "strong femme appeal".
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External links
In the French Style at ReelStreets