American Movie

7.6 / 10

(261 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

Comedy

Duration:

107 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

Chris Smith

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Company:

Civilian Pictures,

Bluemark Productions,

C-Hundred Film Corporation,

Library Films,

Sony Pictures Classics

Cast:
Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Crew:
Chris Smith

Director

Sarah Price

Producer

Barry Poltermann

Editor

Chris Smith

Director of Photography

Mike Schank

Original Music Composer