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American Movie

American Movie

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.

DocumentaryComedy

Release: 1999-11-05Runtime: 107 minRating: 7.628 (270)

Cast

Mark Borchardt

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Ken Keen

Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman

Casting Director

Bill Borchardt

Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt

Mark's Dad

Crew

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Director

Mike Schank

Mike Schank

Original Music Composer

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Producer

Michael Stipe

Michael Stipe

Co-Producer

Jim McKay

Jim McKay

Co-Producer

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Director of Photography

Jun Diaz

Editor

Sarah Price

Producer

Barry Poltermann

Barry Poltermann

Editor

Tony Morrone

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Clips & Videos

American Movie Official Trailer - HD

American Movie Official Trailer - HD