American Movie (1999)
11/05/1999 (US) • 1h 47m
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Filmmaker
Friend / Musician
Actor in 'Coven'
Mark's Mom
Mark's Brother
Mark's Brother
Friend / Associate Producer
Casting Director
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
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