Film
The American
1998 · 1h 24m · Drama · Romance · TV Movie
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- 6.0
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Overview
After the horror of the Civil War, 'ignorant' Christopher Newman made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. After an affair with a haughty painter, he falls in love with the daughter of the late marquis de Bellegarde. She was married off and traumatized by her abusive late husband for the family's sake. Her elder brother supports their ruthless mother, but junior Valentin is besotted with the artist and strikes a partnership with Christopher.
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Cast
Matthew Modine
Christopher Newman
Diana Rigg
Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan
Claire De Cintré
Paul Hickey
Henri de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott
Valentin de Bellegarde
Brenda Fricker
Mrs. Bread
Eva Birthistle
Noemie Nioche
Crew
- Paul UnwinDirector
- Michael HastingsWriter
- Henry JamesNovel
- Fiona FinlayProducer
- Rebecca EatonExecutive Producer
- Michael WearingExecutive Producer
- Nigel Warren-GreenExecutive Producer
- Simon CurtisExecutive Producer
- Tony MillerDirector of Photography
- Stephen McKeonOriginal Music Composer
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 26, 1998
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Rated
- U
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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