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American Movie

Name: American Movie
Director: Chris Smith
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1999
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank, Tom Schimmels, Monica Borchardt, Alex Borchardt

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.

1999 · Directed by Chris Smith · 104 min · Documentary · Comedy · 8 frames

Crew

Cinematography: Chris Smith
Edited by: Jun Diaz, Barry Poltermann
Music: Mike Schank
Produced by: Chris Smith, Sarah Price

Cast

Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker
Mike Schank as Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels as Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt as Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt as Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt as Mark's Brother
Ken Keen as Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman as Casting Director
Bill Borchardt as Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt as Mark's Dad

Production

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studios: Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Library Films
Box office: $1,165,795
Themes: underdog, obsession, wisconsin, beer, ambition

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