The American

1h 24min

Drama

Romance

TV Movie

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.

Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Christopher Newman
Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Claire De Cintré
Paul Hickey

Paul Hickey

Henri de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Valentin de Bellegarde
Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Bread
Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche

Release date

26th Dec 1998

Status

Released

Spoken languages