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MOVIE PROFILE

American Movie

★ 7.6 / 10 (295 votes)November 5, 1999104 minEN

DocumentaryComedy

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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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateNovember 5, 1999

StatusReleased

Runtime104 min

Rating★ 7.6 / 10

CertificationR

Original languageEnglish

CountryUnited States of America

Budget—

Revenue$1,165,795

ProductionCivilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Library Films

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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

Chris Smith

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Mark Borchardt

Mark BorchardtFilmmaker

Mike Schank

Mike SchankFriend / Musician

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Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'

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Monica BorchardtMark's Mom

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Alex BorchardtMark's Brother

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Chris BorchardtMark's Brother

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Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer

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Matt WeismanCasting Director

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Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer

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Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad

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Tom BeachProduction Manager

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Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer

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