Movie

The American

(en)

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5.0

1998

1h24m

The American

Drama

Romance

TV Movie

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.

Status: Released

Release date: December 26, 1998

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Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

as Christopher New...

Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

as Madame de Belle...

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

as Claire De Cintr...

Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

as Henri de Belleg...

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

as Valentin de Bel...

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