American Movie

Name: American Movie
Director: Chris Smith
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1999-11-05
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt

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1999 · 104 min · R · Documentary · Comedy · TMDB 7.6/10

Overview

American Movie documents 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.

Directed by Chris Smith

Cast

Mark Borchardt — Filmmaker
Mike Schank — Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels — Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt — Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt — Mark's Brother