The American

The American (1998)

Drama Romance TV Movie

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.

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  • Release Date: 1998-12-26
  • Runtime: 1h 24min
  • Director: Paul Unwin

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    • Cast

    • Matthew Modine

      Christopher Newman

    • Diana Rigg

      Madame de Bellegarde

    • Aisling O'Sullivan

      Claire De Cintré

    • Paul Hickey

      Henri de Bellegarde

    • Andrew Scott

      Valentin de Bellegarde

    • Brenda Fricker

      Mrs. Bread

    • Eva Birthistle

      Noemie Nioche

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