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American Movie

Nov 5, 1999 · 1h 44m
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Documentary
Comedy

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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 Borchardt
Filmmaker
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
Directed by Chris Smith

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$1,165,795
Production
Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Library Films
Country
US

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