British Comedy Guide

American Friends

  • 1991 film

Comedy co-written by Michael Palin, based on true events surrounding his own great-grandfather. Also features Connie Booth, Trini Alvarado, Bryan Pringle, Fred Pearson, Alfred Molina and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Michael Palin Francis Ashby
Connie Booth Caroline
Trini Alvarado Elinor
Bryan Pringle Haskell
Fred Pearson Hapgood
Alfred Molina Oliver Syme
Susan Denaker Mrs. Cantrell
Jonathan Firth Cable
Ian Dunn Gowers
Robert Eddison Rushden - The President
David Calder Pollitt
Simon Jones Anderson
Charles McKeown Maynard
Roger Lloyd Pack Dr. Butler
John Nettleton Groves
Alun Armstrong Dr. Weeks
Sheila Reid Mrs. Weeks
Edward Rawle-Hicks John Weeks
Markus Gehrig Swiss Guide
Jo Stone-Fewings Undergraduate "King Lear"
Jimmy Jewel Ashby Senior
Wensley Pithey Cave
Arthur Howard Voe
Charles Simon Canon Harper
Writing team
Michael Palin Writer
Tristram Powell Writer
Production team
Tristram Powell Director
Patrick Cassavetti Producer
Steve Abbott Producer
George Akers Editor
Andrew McAlpine Production Designer
Irene Lamb Casting Director
Bob Ringwood Costume Designer
Philip Bonham-Carter Director of Photography
Peter Owen Make-up Designer
Peter King Make-up Designer
Georges Delerue Composer
Michael Palin Creator

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