Movie Description
The American
(1998)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Unwin
- Producer : Fiona Finlay
- Writer : Michael Hastings
- Editor : Kate Evans
- Cast : Matthew Modine,Diana Rigg,Aisling O'Sullivan,Paul Hickey,Andrew Scott,Brenda Fricker,Eva Birthistle
Cast
Christopher Newman
Madame de Bellegarde
Claire De Cintré
Henri de Bellegarde
Valentin de Bellegarde
Mrs. Bread
Noemie Nioche
Posters
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7.008
Home by Spring
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Jane Eyre
7.115
Persuasion
7.246
Désirée
6.559
Wings
7.224
An Autumn Romance
7.112
Goodbye Again
7.1
Northanger Abbey
6.81
Salome
5.867
Facts
Original TitleThe American
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-12-26
Original Language
Runtime 01h 24m
Production CompaniesBBC Worldwide,Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,WGBH Video,BBC
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- TV Movie
