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American Movie

  • Movie
  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 44m

Directed by Chris Smith

7.5

TMDB audience rating
7.5 out of 10 from 296 votes

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Overview

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.

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Cast and crew

  • Mark Borchardt

    Mark BorchardtFilmmaker

  • Mike Schank

    Mike SchankFriend / Musician

  • Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'

  • Monica BorchardtMark's Mom

  • Alex BorchardtMark's Brother

  • Chris BorchardtMark's Brother

  • Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer

  • Matt WeismanCasting Director

  • Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer

  • Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad

  • Tom BeachProduction Manager

  • Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

  • Robert Richard JorgeActor in ‘Coven’

  • Tommy DallaceThe Movie Star

  • Dawn BorchardtMark's Daughter

  • Miriam FrostActor in 'Coven'

  • Louis SatherSelf (uncredited)

  • Billy Crystal

    Billy CrystalAcademy Awards Emcee (uncredited)

Director
Chris Smith
Music
Mike Schank
Cinematography
Chris Smith