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The American

The American

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1998 1h 24m4.8

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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.

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DirectorPaul Unwin
ScreenplayMichael Hastings
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 26, 1998
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 24m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 4.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.0 / 10
Votes6
GenresDrama, Romance, TV Movie
StudioBBC Worldwide, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
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Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Christopher Newman

Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

Madame de Bellegarde

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Claire De Cintré

Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

Henri de Bellegarde

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Valentin de Bellegarde

Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Bread

Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche

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Frequently Asked Questions about The American

Where can I watch The American?

The American (1998) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The American about?

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...

Who directed The American?

The American (1998) was directed by Paul Unwin. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 24m, rated 4.8/10.

How long is The American?

The American runs 1h 24m (84 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.8/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is The American worth watching?

The American is rated 4.8/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.