American Movie
1999-11-05 | 107 minutes
Plot Summary
American 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.
Cast
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Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
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Mike SchankFriend / Musician
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Tom SchimmelsActor in 'Coven'
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Monica BorchardtMark's Mom
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Alex BorchardtMark's Brother
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Chris BorchardtMark's Brother
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Ken KeenFriend / Associate Producer
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Matt WeismanCasting Director
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Bill BorchardtMark's Uncle / Executive Producer
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Cliff BorchardtMark's Dad
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Tom BeachProduction Manager
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Joan PetrieMark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
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Robert Richard JorgeActor in ‘Coven’
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Tommy DallaceThe Movie Star
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Dawn BorchardtMark's Daughter
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Miriam FrostActor in 'Coven'
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Louis SatherSelf (uncredited)
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Billy CrystalAcademy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
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Dean AllenProps/Special Effects
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