The American
1998•U•1h 24m•5.4•Released
DramaRomanceTV 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.
Director
Paul Unwin
Writer
Michael Hastings
Studio
BBC Worldwide
Cast
Matthew Modine
Christopher Newman
Diana Rigg
Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan
Claire De Cintré
Paul Hickey
Henri de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott
Valentin de Bellegarde
Brenda Fricker
Mrs. Bread
Eva Birthistle
Noemie Nioche
Alison McKenna
Mrs Tristram
Production
Company
BBC Worldwide
Company
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Company
WGBH Video
Company
BBC
Producer
Fiona Finlay
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