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An education in love

American Friends

Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming Irish-American girl she adopted many years before. Ashby finds he enjoys their company, particularly that of Elinor, and both the women are drawn to him. Back at Oxford he is nevertheless taken aback when they arrive unannounced. Women are not allowed in the College grounds, let alone the rooms. Indeed any liaison, however innocent, is frowned on by the upstanding Fellows.

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American Friends Cast

Name Character
Alfred Molina He was 37, now 70 years old as Oliver Syme
Robert Eddison He was 82, 83 years old when he died as Rushden - The President
David Calder He was 44, now 77 years old as Pollitt
Jonathan Firth He was 23, now 57 years old as Cable
Connie Booth She was 47, now 80 years old as Caroline Hartley
Trini Alvarado She was 24, now 57 years old as Elinor Hartley
Michael Palin He was 47, now 80 years old as Rev. Francis Ashby
Bryan Pringle He was 56, 67 years old when he died as Haskell

American Friends Crew

Name Department
Irene Lamb as Casting. Production
Bob Ringwood as Costume Design. He was 45 (now 78) years old Costume & Make-Up
Steve Abbott as Producer. He was 34 (now 68) years old Production
Andrew McAlpine as Production Design. He was 42 (now 75) years old Art
David Appleby as Still Photographer. Camera
George Akers as Editor. Editing
Chris Townsend as Art Direction. Art
Patrick Cassavetti as Producer. Production
Michael Palin as Writer. He was 47 (now 80) years old Writing
Tristram Powell as Director. He was 51 (now 84) years old Directing
Tristram Powell as Writer. He was 51 (now 84) years old Writing
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American Friends (33 years)

An education in love

  • Release day: Friday, March 22, 1991
  • Runtime: 95 minutes