Film
The American
1998 · 1h 24m · Drama · Romance · TV Movie
- IMDb
- 6.0
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
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.
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability data by JustWatch
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
Crew
- Paul UnwinDirector
- Michael HastingsWriter
- Henry JamesNovel
- Fiona FinlayProducer
- Rebecca EatonExecutive Producer
- Michael WearingExecutive Producer
- Nigel Warren-GreenExecutive Producer
- Simon CurtisExecutive Producer
- Tony MillerDirector of Photography
- Stephen McKeonOriginal Music Composer
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 26, 1998
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Rated
- U
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Similar films
The Nasty Girl
1990
The Lady Banker
1980
Legends of the Fall
1994
Diva
1981
Orpheus
1950
Masculin Féminin
1966
The Good and the Bad
1976
The War Is Over
1966
Les Misérables
1998
Svengali
1954
Drei Dirndl in Paris
1981
House of Cards
1968
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.