American Movie

Synopsis

American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.

Details

Director

Chris Smith

Release

November 5, 1999

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Civilian Pictures

Runtime

1h 44m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Mark Borchardt

  Filmmaker
• 
  Mike Schank

  Friend / Musician
• Tom Schimmels

  Actor in 'Coven'
• Monica Borchardt

  Mark's Mom
• Alex Borchardt

  Mark's Brother
• Chris Borchardt

  Mark's Brother
• Ken Keen

  Friend / Associate Producer
• Matt Weisman

  Casting Director
• Bill Borchardt

  Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
• Cliff Borchardt

  Mark's Dad
• Tom Beach

  Production Manager
• Joan Petrie

  Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

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