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The American

U19981h 24mPaul Unwin
IMDb 6.0

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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.

DramaRomanceTV Movie
Paris, FrancePost Civil WarBrother Brother Relationship

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What is The American (1998) about?

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…

Who stars in The American?

The American stars Matthew Modine (Christopher Newman), Diana Rigg (Madame de Bellegarde), Aisling O'Sullivan (Claire De Cintré), Paul Hickey (Henri de Bellegarde), Andrew Scott (Valentin de Bellegarde). The film was directed by Paul Unwin.

How long is The American?

The American has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated U.

Is The American worth watching?

The American holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama, Romance, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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