Movie Description
American Movie
(1999)Overview
American Movie is 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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Chris Smith
- Producer : Sarah Price,Chris Smith
- Editor : Barry Poltermann,Jun Diaz
- Cast : Mark Borchardt,Mike Schank,Tom Schimmels,Monica Borchardt,Alex Borchardt,Chris Borchardt,Ken Keen,Matt Weisman,Bill Borchardt,Cliff Borchardt,Tom Beach,Joan Petrie,Robert Richard Jorge,Tommy Dallace,Dawn Borchardt,Miriam Frost,Louis Sather,Billy Crystal,Dean Allen
Cast
Filmmaker
Friend / Musician
Actor in 'Coven'
Mark's Mom
Mark's Brother
Mark's Brother
Friend / Associate Producer
Casting Director
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Mark's Dad
Production Manager
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Actor in ‘Coven’
The Movie Star
Mark's Daughter
Actor in 'Coven'
Self (uncredited)
Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
Props/Special Effects
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Facts
Original TitleAmerican Movie
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-11-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 47m
Production CompaniesCivilian Pictures,Bluemark Productions,C-Hundred Film Corporation,Library Films
Genres
- Documentary
- Comedy
