American Movie (1999)

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1h 47min | Documentary | Nov 5, 1999 | Released

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.

Director: Chris Smith

Producer: Sarah Price Chris Smith

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Cast (12 Members)

Friend / Musician

Filmmaker

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Friend / Associate Producer

Casting Director

Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt

Mark's Dad

Production Manager

Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

Mike Schank Friend / Musician

Mark Borchardt Filmmaker

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

Bill Borchardt Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt Mark's Dad

Tom Beach Production Manager

Joan Petrie Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

Crew (7 Members)

Co-Producer

Producer

Director

Original Music Composer

Co-Producer

Barry Poltermann

Editor

Editor

Michael Stipe Co-Producer

Sarah Price Producer

Chris Smith Director

Mike Schank Original Music Composer

Jim McKay Co-Producer

Barry Poltermann Editor

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Age At Time Of Release

39

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33

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