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The American

The American

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Drama   Romance   TV Movie
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available:
📆 Date Released: 1998-12-26
⌚ Running Time: 84 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.8

Beloved Cast

Matthew Modine original image
Christopher Newman
Matthew Modine
Diana Rigg original image
Madame de Bellegarde
Diana Rigg
Aisling O'Sullivan original image
Claire De Cintré
Aisling O'Sullivan
Paul Hickey original image
Henri de Bellegarde
Paul Hickey
Andrew Scott original image
Valentin de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott
Brenda Fricker original image
Mrs. Bread
Brenda Fricker
Eva Birthistle original image
Noemie Nioche
Eva Birthistle

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