The American (1998)

The American (1998)

1998-12-26 84 Min. PG-13
5.8 4 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Matthew Modine is Christopher Newman
Christopher Newman
Diana Rigg is Madame de Bellegarde
Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan is Claire De Cintré
Claire De Cintré
Paul Hickey is Henri de Bellegarde
Henri de Bellegarde
Andrew Scott is Valentin de Bellegarde
Valentin de Bellegarde
Brenda Fricker is Mrs. Bread
Mrs. Bread
Eva Birthistle is Noemie Nioche
Noemie Nioche