The American
Originally released in 1998. The American is a drama/romance film. directed by Paul Unwin. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, and Aisling O'Sullivan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Worldwide
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- WGBH Video
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American about?
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 ...
Who directed The American?
The American was directed by Paul Unwin.
How long is The American?
The American has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The American released?
The American was released on December 26, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The American?
The main cast of The American includes Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg, Aisling O'Sullivan, Paul Hickey, Andrew Scott.