The American
Drama | Romance
5.8
Release Date
December 26, 1998
Duration
84 min
Status
Released
Language
en
Overview
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.
Casts
Christopher Newman
Matthew Modine
Madame de Bellegarde
Diana Rigg
Claire De Cintré
Aisling O'Sullivan
Henri de Bellegarde
Paul Hickey
Valentin de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott
Mrs. Bread
Brenda Fricker
Noemie Nioche
Eva Birthistle
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