paris, france,post civil war,brother brother relationship

The American (1998)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Unwin
  • Profile picture of Matthew Modine
    Christopher Newman Matthew Modine
  • Profile picture of Diana Rigg
    Madame de Bellegarde Diana Rigg
  • Profile picture of Aisling O'Sullivan
    Claire De Cintré Aisling O'Sullivan
  • Profile picture of Paul Hickey
    Henri de Bellegarde Paul Hickey
  • Profile picture of Andrew Scott
    Valentin de Bellegarde Andrew Scott
  • Profile picture of Brenda Fricker
    Mrs. Bread Brenda Fricker
  • Profile picture of Eva Birthistle
    Noemie Nioche Eva Birthistle

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Keywords

  • paris, france
  • post civil war
  • brother brother relationship