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American Movie (1999)

7.6/10 1h 47m Nov 05, 1999
Documentary Comedy

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title American Movie
Original Language EN
Revenue $1,165,795
Status Released
Popularity 1.0

Cast

Mark Borchardt
Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker
Popularity: 0.8
Mike Schank
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
Popularity: 0.0
Tom Schimmels
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
Popularity: 0.0
Monica Borchardt
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
Popularity: 0.0
Alex Borchardt
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Popularity: 0.4
Chris Borchardt
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Popularity: 0.0
Ken Keen
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
Popularity: 0.2
Bill Borchardt
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Popularity: 0.0
Cliff Borchardt
Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad
Popularity: 0.0
Tom Beach
Tom Beach
Production Manager
Joan Petrie
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Chris Smith
Producer Chris Smith, Sarah Price
Editor Jun Diaz, Barry Poltermann

Production

Civilian Pictures
Bluemark Productions
C-Hundred Film Corporation
Library Films
US

Videos & Trailers

American Movie Official Trailer - HD
American Movie Official Trailer - HD
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Keywords

underdog obsession wisconsin beer ambition

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Details
Release Date November 5, 1999
Runtime 1h 47m
Revenue $1,165,795
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.0
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