American Movie (1999)
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.
Director: Chris Smith
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: November 5, 1999
Cast
- Mark Borchardt - Filmmaker
- Mike Schank - Friend / Musician
- Tom Schimmels - Actor in 'Coven'
- Monica Borchardt - Mark's Mom
- Alex Borchardt - Mark's Brother
- Chris Borchardt - Mark's Brother
- Ken Keen - Friend / Associate Producer
- Matt Weisman - Casting Director
- Bill Borchardt - Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
- Cliff Borchardt - Mark's Dad
Music: Mike Schank
Cinematography: Chris Smith
Editing: Jun Diaz, Barry Poltermann
Production: Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Library Films, Sony Pictures Classics
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Keywords
underdog, obsession, wisconsin, beer, ambition
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Movie about?
- 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.
- Who directed American Movie?
- American Movie was directed by Chris Smith.
- Who stars in American Movie?
- American Movie stars Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt, Chris Borchardt.
- How long is American Movie?
- American Movie has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is American Movie?
- American Movie is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- How much did American Movie gross?
- American Movie grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was American Movie produced?
- American Movie was produced in United States of America.