JEFFERSON IN PARIS

Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, Michael Lonsdale,

James Earl Jones, Gwyneth Paltrow

Touchstone Pictures; Directed by James Ivory

Rated PG-13; 136 minutes; 1995

The time is the late 1700s. The place, the romantic and politically charged streets of pre-Revolutionary Paris. This is the dramatic account of American hero Thomas Jefferson’s five years as the minister to France and his touching relationship with Sally Hemmings, the young slave who took care of his daughter. Director James Ivory eloquently tells this epic saga of how Sally influenced and enlightened one of the most important figures in American history in ways that would dominate his life and affect the course of the United States.

Reviews

"Extraordinary! A spectacular and rare film."

— Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Fabulous. A stunning production. Shot with energy and humor."

— Magnificent. An opulent production. It’s a gem. A 10!"

"Opulent. An opulent and rapturous love story!"

— Joanna Langfield, THE MOVIE MINUTE

"Marvelous. It has lush atmosphere. The sense of period is marvelous!"

— Stephen Farber, MOVIELINE

"Passionate. It is the insertion of race into the sexual equation that strikes the sparks of excitement."

— Andrew Sarris, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER

"Lavish. A handsome spectacle!"

— David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"First-class. Gorgeously costumed and photographed. Literate first-class cinema."

— Bruce Wiliamson, PLAYBOY

"Fascinating. The details are fascinating in their decadent luxuriance."

— Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"Authentic. Nolte reveals the surprisingly human side of the American legend."

— Jeanne Wolf, JEANNE WOLF’S HOLLYWOOD

"Elegant. Few movies contain as many pleasures."

— Bob Campbell, THE STAR LEDGER

BLURB

Students will be enthralled with Nick Nolte as American legend Thomas Jefferson in this sweeping saga ideal for your college program.