Uploaded in April 2009
American Movie • Movie • Rating 7.5 out of 10
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American Movie is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch American Movie for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: M (AU).
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overview
What is American Movie about?
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. It blends documentary, comedy elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Chris Smith. With a runtime of 1h 44m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of American Movie
The main cast includes Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank and Tom Schimmels. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Chris Smith, produced by Chris Smith and Sarah Price.
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
Tom Beach
as Production Manager
Joan Petrie
as Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Robert Richard Jorge
as Actor in ‘Coven’
Tommy Dallace
as The Movie Star
Dawn Borchardt
as Mark's Daughter
Miriam Frost
as Actor in 'Coven'
Louis Sather
as Self (uncredited)
Billy Crystal
as Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
Dean Allen
as Props/Special Effects