5.4The American · 1998
The American (1998) is a Drama / Romance / TV Movie film directed by Paul Unwin, starring Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, Aisling O'Sullivan.
DramaRomanceTV Movie
5.4Overview
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.
Cast
Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, Aisling O'Sullivan, Paul Hickey, Andrew Scott, Brenda Fricker, Eva Birthistle
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What is "The American" 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 their ruthless mother, but junior Valentin is besotted with the artist and strikes a partnership with Christopher.
When was "The American" released?
The American was released in 1998.
Who stars in "The American"?
The cast includes Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, Aisling O'Sullivan, Paul Hickey.
