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Film / 1999
American Movie
Directed by
Chris Smith
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.
The story
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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Cast
Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
Mike SchankFriend / Musician
Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'
Monica BorchardtMark's Mom
Alex BorchardtMark's Brother
Chris BorchardtMark's Brother
Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer
Matt WeismanCasting Director
Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad
Tom BeachProduction Manager
Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
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