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The American

The American

Drama, Romance, TV Movie

1h 24m

December 26, 1998 (26 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Christopher Newman

Birthday: March 22, 1959

3966
Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

Madame de Bellegarde

Birthday: July 20, 1938

60 September 10, 2020 (82)
Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Claire De Cintré

Birthday: January 1, 1968

3057
Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

Henri de Bellegarde

Birthday: -

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Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Valentin de Bellegarde

Birthday: October 21, 1976

2248
Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Bread

Birthday: February 17, 1945

5380
Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche

Birthday: April 16, 1974

2451