About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1998
Runtime
1h 24m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.4/10
Votes
7
Genre
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
paris, france
post civil war
brother brother relationship
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Questions about The American
How long is The American?
The American has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed The American?
The American was directed by Paul Unwin and released in 1998.
What genre is The American?
The American is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film (1998).
Who stars in The American?
The cast of The American includes Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, Aisling O'Sullivan, Paul Hickey, Andrew Scott.
What is the TMDB rating for The American?
The American has a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 based on 7 votes.
