American Movie(1999)
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.
Director
Chris Smith
Studio
Civilian Pictures
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Mark Borchardt
as Filmmaker
Mike Schank
as Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels
as Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt
as Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt
as Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt
as Mark's Brother
Ken Keen
as Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
as Casting Director
Bill Borchardt
as Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt
as Mark's Dad
Tom Beach
as Production Manager
Joan Petrie
as Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Civilian Pictures • Bluemark Productions • C-Hundred Film Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Movie?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Movie (1999).
What is American Movie about?▼
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.
Who directed American Movie?▼
American Movie was directed by Chris Smith and released in 1999. It is a documentary, comedy film.
How long is American Movie?▼
American Movie has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in American Movie?▼
The cast of American Movie includes Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker, Mike Schank as Friend / Musician, Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven', Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom, Alex Borchardt as Mark's Brother and more.
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