An American Affair (2008)
What can you do for your country?
In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.
Cast
- Gretchen Mol - Catherine Caswell
- James Rebhorn - Lucian Carver
- Cameron Bright - Adam Stafford
- Noah Wyle - Mike Stafford
- Mark Pellegrino - Graham Caswell
- Perrey Reeves - Adrienne Stafford
- Jimmy Bellinger - Jimmy
- Jermaine Crawford - Andre
- Jack Ruby - Self (archive footage)
- Austin Majors - Additional voice
Screenplay
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Corrupt Politician and Downfall
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), washington dc, usa, corruption, the white house, politics, obsession, lsd, president, romance, playboy, murder, conspiracy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An American Affair about?
- In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.
- Who directed An American Affair?
- An American Affair was directed by William Olsson.
- Who stars in An American Affair?
- An American Affair stars Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle, Mark Pellegrino, Perrey Reeves.
- How long is An American Affair?
- An American Affair has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is An American Affair?
- An American Affair is a Drama film.
- Where was An American Affair produced?
- An American Affair was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of An American Affair?
- The themes of An American Affair include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Corrupt Politician and Downfall.