American Movie (1999)

  • R
  • 01/20/1999 (US)
  • Documentary, Comedy
  • 1h 47m

Overview

American Movie is 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.

Chris Smith

Director

Cast

Mark Borchardt's headshot

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker
Mike Schank's headshot

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels's headshot

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt's headshot

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt's headshot

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt's headshot

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother
Ken Keen's headshot

Ken Keen

Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman's headshot

Matt Weisman

Casting Director

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