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The American

The American

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The American
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1998-12-26
  • Runtime: 84 minutes
  • Rating: 5.8/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4907
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

as Christopher Newman

Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

as Madame de Bellegarde

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

as Claire De Cintré

Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

as Henri de Bellegarde

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

as Valentin de Bellegarde

Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

as Mrs. Bread

Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

as Noemie Nioche

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

paris, francepost civil warbrother brother relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The American?

The American is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1998-12-26.

Who are the main actors in The American?

The main cast includes Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, Aisling O'Sullivan, Paul Hickey, Andrew Scott, .

Where can I watch The American online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The American is available.

Is The American based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The American?

The American has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The American?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The American?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The American filmed?

The American was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The American?

The total runtime of The American is 84 minutes.

Is The American suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The American?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The American.

Does The American have a post-credit scene?

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