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The American

The American

Dec 26, 1998 1h 24m
5.8
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Synopsis

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.

Title The American
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Keywords paris, france, post civil war, brother brother relationship
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
Eva Birthistle

Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche