Fresh
Elia Kazan's Greek uncle, who was the first of his family to emigrate to the United States, is paid a splendid tribute by his nephew in the new film, America, America.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
America America
One man's struggle to the golden shore
1963 · 2h 54m · NR
Drama, History
Directed by
Elia Kazan
Overview
A young Anatolian Greek, entrusted with his family's fortune, loses it en route to Istanbul and dreams of going to America.
Director and cast
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71%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Elia Kazan gives a penetrating, thorough and profoundly affecting account of the hardships endured and surmounted at the turn of the century by a young Greek lad
Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh
The entire movie benefits from its authenticity, geographical, historical and emotional, and may be seen as one of the peaks of Kazan's career.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
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