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The American (1998)

TV Movie  -  90 min
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After the horror of the Civil War, 'ignorant' Christopher Newman made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Unwin

Writers:

Henry James (novel), Michael Hastings
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Modine ...
Diana Rigg ...
Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan Aisling O'Sullivan ...
Paul Hickey Paul Hickey ...
Henri de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott ...
Brenda Fricker ...
Mrs. Bread
Eva Birthistle ...
Noemie Nioche
T.P. McKenna ...
Marquis de Bellegarde
Phillip O'Sullivan Phillip O'Sullivan ...
Marquis de Cintre
Ian Fitzgibbon ...
Tom Tristram
Joe Pilkington Joe Pilkington ...
Armand Nioche
Ed Bishop Ed Bishop ...
Gen. Packard
Alison McKenna Alison McKenna ...
Mrs. Tristram
Anita Reeves Anita Reeves ...
The Duchess
David Heap David Heap ...
Stanislas Kapp
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After the horror of the Civil War, 'ignorant' Christopher Newman made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. After an affair with a haughty painter, he falls in love with the daughter of the late marquis de Bellegarde. She was married off and traumatized by her abusive late husband for the family's sake. Her elder brother supports their ruthless mother, but junior Valentin is besotted with the artist and strikes a partnership with Christopher. Written by KGF Vissers  

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Amerykanin See more »

Filming Locations:

Ireland

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BBC Worldwide, Irish Screen, WGBH See more »
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