The American
The American

The American

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1998
1h 24m
4.8(6 votes)
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.

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Production Companies

BBC Worldwide
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
BBC

Cast & Crew

7 members
Acting

Matthew Modine

Christopher Newman

Matthew Modine
Acting

Diana Rigg

Madame de Bellegarde

Diana Rigg
Acting

Aisling O'Sullivan

Claire De Cintré

Aisling O'Sullivan
Acting

Paul Hickey

Henri de Bellegarde

Paul Hickey
Acting

Andrew Scott

Valentin de Bellegarde

Andrew Scott
Acting

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Bread

Brenda Fricker
Acting

Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche

Eva Birthistle

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