The American
Visit website5.8/10 • 4
1998-12-26 • 1h 24m
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.
- Directors
- Paul Unwin
- Writters
- Michael Hastings
- Editors
- Michael Hastings, Kate Evans
The American
Visit website1998-12-26 • 1h 24m
5.8/10 • 4
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.
- Directors
- Paul Unwin
- Writters
- Michael Hastings
- Editors
- Michael Hastings, Kate Evans
Top Billed Cast
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Matthew Modine
Christopher Newman
Diana Rigg
Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan
Claire De Cintré
Paul Hickey
Henri de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott
Valentin de Bellegarde
Brenda Fricker
Mrs. Bread
Eva Birthistle
Noemie Nioche
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- paris, francepost civil warbrother brother relationship