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The American

The American

5.4/10 1998 1h 24m Released
DramaRomanceTV 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.

Director: Paul Unwin
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Top Cast

Matthew Modine
Matthew Modine
Christopher Newman
 Diana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Madame de Bellegarde
 Aisling O'Sullivan
Aisling O'Sullivan
Claire De Cintré
 Paul Hickey
Paul Hickey
Henri de Bellegarde
 Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott
Valentin de Bellegarde
 Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker
Mrs. Bread
 Eva Birthistle
Eva Birthistle
Noemie Nioche

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