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The American

Genre:DramaRomanceTV Movie

Released:1998-12-26

Runtime:84

Overview

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.


Cast:

Matthew Modine

Character: Christopher Newman

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Diana Rigg

Character: Madame de Bellegarde

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Aisling O'Sullivan

Character: Claire De Cintré

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Paul Hickey

Character: Henri de Bellegarde

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Andrew Scott

Character: Valentin de Bellegarde

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Brenda Fricker

Character: Mrs. Bread

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Eva Birthistle

Character: Noemie Nioche

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