The Americanization of Emily
During the build-up to D-Day in 1944, the British found their island hosting many thousands of American soldiers who were «oversexed, overpaid, and over here». That's Charlie Madison exactly; he knows all the angles to make life as smooth and risk-free as possible for himself. But things become complicated when he falls for an English woman, and his commanding officer's nervous breakdown leads to Charlie being sent on a senseless and dangerous mission.
Cast list
James Garner .... Lt. Cmdr. Charles E. Madison
Julie Andrews .... Emily Barham
Melvyn Douglas .... Adm. William Jessup
James Coburn .... Lt. Cmdr. 'Bus' Cummings
Joyce Grenfell .... Mrs. Barham
Ed Binns .... Adm. Thomas Healy (as Edward Binns)
Liz Fraser .... Sheila
Keenan Wynn .... Old Sailor
John Crawford .... CPO Paul Adams
Douglas Henderson .... Capt. Marvin Ellender
Edmon Ryan .... Adm. Hoyle
Steve Franken .... Young Sailor
Paul Newlan .... Gen. William Hallerton
Gary Cockrell .... Lt. Victor Wade
Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Writing credits
William Bradford Huie(novel)
Paddy Chayefsky (screenplay)
Music by
Johnny Mandel
Produced by
Martin Ransohoff .... producer
John Calley .... co-producer
Release date
October 27th, 1964
