Lt. Cmdr. Charles Edward Madison
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The Americanization of Emily is a 1964 American black-and-white black comedy anti-war film directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Paddy Chayefsky, and starring James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas, James Coburn, Joyce Grenfell, and Keenan Wynn.
The Americanization of Emily: Directed by Arthur Hiller. With James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas, James Coburn. An American Naval Officer's talent for living the good life in wartime is challenged when he falls in love and is sent on a dangerous mission.
- (5.8K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Arthur Hiller
- 1964-10-27
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In 1944, Lt. Cmdr. Charles Madison (James Garner) prides himself on being a cynical coward unwilling to step foot on shore during D-Day. His relaxed lifestyle attracts Englishwoman Emily Barham...
- (14)
- James Garner
- Arthur Hiller
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
In wartime London just before D-Day, Lieut. Comdr. Charlie Madison, an aide to eccentric Rear Admiral Jessup, specializes in supplying the top Navy officers with luxuries such as party girls. Madison is an exponent of cowardice as a virtue because he believes reverence of heroism promotes war.
- Arthur Hiller, Al Shenberg
- James Garner
But things become complicated when he falls for English woman Emily Barham (Dame Julie Andrews), and his commanding officer's nervous breakdown leads to Charles being sent on a senseless and dangerous mission.
Mar 11, 2014 · Garner plays Charlie Madison, an officer who cares nothing about glory. That attracts war widow Emily Barham (Andrews), who's had her fill of seeing men go to war and never return. But the pair's...
- 3 min
- 12.5K
- Warner Bros. Classics
