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An American Affair (2008)

R · 2008-11-27 · 1h 33m · EN
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In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

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William OlssonDirectorAlex MetcalfWriter

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Gretchen MolGretchen MolCatherine CaswellJames RebhornJames RebhornLucian CarverCameron BrightCameron BrightAdam StaffordNoah WyleNoah WyleMike StaffordMark PellegrinoMark PellegrinoGraham CaswellPerrey ReevesPerrey ReevesAdrienne StaffordJimmy BellingerJimmy BellingerJimmyJermaine CrawfordJermaine CrawfordAndreJack RubyJack RubySelf (archive footage)Austin MajorsAustin MajorsAdditional voice

Keywords

MurderCiaTeenagerRomanceThe white houseWashington d.c.CorruptionConspiracyObsessionPresidentPoliticsLsdIndependent filmPlayboyWashington dc, usa

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMurder · Cia · TeenagerMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference20574

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What is An American Affair about?

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

How long is An American Affair?

An American Affair has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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