American Movie (1999)
107 min
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.
- Release date
- November 5, 1999
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Mike Schank
- Box office
- $1,165,795
Where to watch
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Trailer
Cast
- Mark Borchardt as Filmmaker
- Mike Schank as Friend
- 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
- Matt Weisman as Casting director
- Bill Borchardt as Mark's Uncle
- Cliff Borchardt as Mark's Dad
- Tom Beach as Production Manager
- Billy Crystal as Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
- Mike Schank as Musician
- Ken Keen as Associate Producer
- Bill Borchardt as Executive Producer
Crew
- Chris Smith · Director
- Sarah Price · Producer
- Chris Smith · Producer
- Mike Schank · Composer
- Chris Smith · Cinematographer
- Jun Diaz · Editor
- Barry Poltermann · Editor