
American Movie
American Movie is 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.
DocumentaryComedy
American Movie
Rating
7.6/10
Release Date
1999-11-05
Runtime
107 minutes
Status
Released
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

Tom Beach
Production Manager

Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Videos
Production Companies
Civilian Pictures
Bluemark Productions
C-Hundred Film Corporation

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