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American Beauty (1999)

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Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Sam Mendes
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    Lester Burnham Kevin Spacey
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    Carolyn Burnham Annette Bening
  • Profile picture of Thora Birch
    Jane Burnham Thora Birch
  • Profile picture of Wes Bentley
    Ricky Fitts Wes Bentley
  • Profile picture of Mena Suvari
    Angela Hayes Mena Suvari
  • Profile picture of Peter Gallagher
    Buddy Kane Peter Gallagher
  • Profile picture of Allison Janney
    Barbara Fitts Allison Janney
  • Profile picture of Chris Cooper
    Colonel Fitts Chris Cooper

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