
American Movie
American Movie is 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.
Release Date: 1999-11-05
Documentary
Comedy
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Casts

Mark Borchardt
as Filmmaker

Mike Schank
as Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels
as Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt
as Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt
as Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt
as Mark's Brother

Ken Keen
as Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman
as Casting Director

Bill Borchardt
as Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt
as Mark's Dad