

American Movie
Visit website7.6/10 • 254
1999-11-05 • 1h 47m
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.
- Directors
- Chris Smith
- Editors
- Barry Poltermann

American Movie
Visit website1999-11-05 • 1h 47m
7.6/10 • 254
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.
- Directors
- Chris Smith
- Editors
- Barry Poltermann
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsMark 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
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- underdogobsessionwisconsinbeerambition