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America America (1963)

★ 7.7Approved177 minDirector: Elia Kazan

1963 American dramatic film by Elia Kazan

America America (British title The Anatolian Smile) is a 1963 American drama film directed, produced and written by Elia Kazan. It was inspired by the struggle of his uncle, Avraam Elia Kazantzoglou, to work his way to America, a land of dreams and opportunity. Kazan adapted the screenplay from his own 1962 book.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is America America about?
America America (1963) — Elia Kazan, ethnic Greek but Turkish by birth, tells the story of the struggles of his uncle - in this account named Stavros Topouzoglou - in emigrating to America. In the 1890's, the young, kind-hearted but naive Stavros lived in Anatolia, where the Greek and Armenian minorities
Is America America based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is America America scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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