American Movie

Name: American Movie
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1999
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 7.545

1999 · 104 min

Documentary · Comedy

★ 7.5

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Trailer

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.

Crew

Director Chris Smith
Director of Photography Chris Smith

Cast

Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
T
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
M
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
A
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
C
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
K
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
M
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
B
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
C
Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad
T
Tom Beach
Production Manager
J
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

Crew

Director — Chris Smith
Director of Photography — Chris Smith

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🔥 Hot takes

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Intermission

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