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The American (1998)

1998-12-26 · 1h 24m · EN
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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.

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Michael HastingsWriterPaul UnwinDirector

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Matthew ModineMatthew ModineChristopher NewmanDiana RiggDiana RiggMadame de BellegardeAisling O'SullivanAisling O'SullivanClaire De CintréPaul HickeyPaul HickeyHenri de BellegardeAndrew ScottAndrew ScottValentin de BellegardeBrenda FrickerBrenda FrickerMrs. BreadEva BirthistleEva BirthistleNoemie Nioche

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Brother brother relationshipParis, francePost civil war

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBrother Brother Relationship · Paris France · Post Civil WarDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityPost Civil WarDirector preference590897

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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.

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The American has a runtime of 84 minutes.

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