American Movie
American Movie1999
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American Movie
1h 44m·Documentary, Comedy·
Directed by Chris Smith·1999
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7.5/10 avgAverage user ratingAmerican Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mark BorchardtFilmmaker | Filmmaker |
 Mike SchankFriend / Musician | Friend / Musician |
| TTom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven' | Actor in 'Coven' |
| MMonica BorchardtMark's Mom | Mark's Mom |
| AAlex BorchardtMark's Brother | Mark's Brother |
| CChris BorchardtMark's Brother | Mark's Brother |
| KKen KeenFriend / Associate Producer | Friend / Associate Producer |
| MMatt WeismanCasting Director | Casting Director |
| BBill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer | Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer |
| CCliff BorchardtMark's Dad | Mark's Dad |
| TTom BeachProduction Manager | Production Manager |
| JJoan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer | Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer |
| RRobert Richard JorgeActor in ‘Coven’ | Actor in ‘Coven’ |
| TTommy DallaceThe Movie Star | The Movie Star |
| DDawn BorchardtMark's Daughter | Mark's Daughter |
| MMiriam FrostActor in 'Coven' | Actor in 'Coven' |
| LLouis SatherSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
 Billy CrystalAcademy Awards Emcee (uncredited) | Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited) |
| DDean AllenProps/Special Effects | Props/Special Effects |