American Movie

Nov 5, 1999

1h 47m

★ 7.6

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.

Genres

Documentary

Comedy

Production Companies

Civilian Pictures

Bluemark Productions

C-Hundred Film Corporation

Library Films

American Movie Trailers

Cast

Filmmaker

Mark Borchardt

Friend / Musician

Mike Schank

Actor in 'Coven'

Tom Schimmels

Mark's Mom

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt

Friend / Associate Producer

Ken Keen

Casting Director

Matt Weisman

Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Bill Borchardt

Mark's Dad

Cliff Borchardt

Production Manager

Tom Beach

Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

Joan Petrie

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