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American Movie

American Movie

7.6/10 1999 1h 44m Released
DocumentaryComedy

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.

Director: Chris Smith
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Top Cast

Mark Borchardt
Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker
 Mike Schank
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
 Tom Schimmels
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
 Monica Borchardt
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
 Alex Borchardt
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
 Chris Borchardt
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
 Ken Keen
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Pro
 Matt Weisman
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
 Bill Borchardt
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executi
 Cliff Borchardt
Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad
 Tom Beach
Tom Beach
Production Manager
 Joan Petrie
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / As

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