Jefferson in Paris

Jefferson in Paris

1995
2h 19min

His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.

Jefferson in Paris

Storyline

His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.
    Released
    3/31/1995
    Runtime
    2h 19min
    Director
    Budget
    $14,000,000
    Revenue
    $2,474,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Merchant Ivory Productions, Touchstone Pictures, Franco London Films
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