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.
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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
Barbara Sommers 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".