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1999

American Movie

Directed by Chris Smith

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.

Duration

1h 47m

Released

November 5, 1999

Revenue

$1,165,795

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7.6

Rating258

Views0

Likes0

Lists54

Cast19

  • Mark Borchardt
  • Mike Schank
  • Tom Schimmels
  • Monica Borchardt
  • Alex Borchardt
  • Chris Borchardt
  • Ken Keen
  • Matt Weisman
  • Bill Borchardt

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