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American Movie (1999)

Poster for American Movie

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Chris Smith
  • Profile picture of Mark Borchardt
    Filmmaker Mark Borchardt
  • Profile picture of Mike Schank
    Friend / Musician Mike Schank
  • Profile picture of Tom Schimmels
    Actor in 'Coven' Tom Schimmels
  • Profile picture of Monica Borchardt
    Mark's Mom Monica Borchardt
  • Profile picture of Alex Borchardt
    Mark's Brother Alex Borchardt
  • Profile picture of Chris Borchardt
    Mark's Brother Chris Borchardt
  • Profile picture of Ken Keen
    Friend / Associate Producer Ken Keen
  • Profile picture of Matt Weisman
    Casting Director Matt Weisman

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Keywords

  • underdog
  • obsession
  • wisconsin
  • beer
  • ambition