American Movie

American Movie

Documentary · 2000 · 1h 44m

Movie

7.6/10 · TMDB

Overview

American Movie documents 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.

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Cast & crew

Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
Mike SchankFriend / Musician
Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'
Monica BorchardtMark's Mom
Alex BorchardtMark's Brother
Chris BorchardtMark's Brother
Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer
Matt WeismanCasting Director
Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad
Tom BeachProduction Manager
Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Robert Richard JorgeActor in ‘Coven’
Tommy DallaceThe Movie Star
Dawn BorchardtMark's Daughter

Information

Release date
7 July 2000
Director
Chris Smith
Genres
Documentary, Comedy
Runtime
1h 44m
Country of origin
United States

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