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  • The American (1998)
  • Not Rated
    TV Movie | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The American (1998)
Not Rated
TV Movie | 90 min | Drama, Romance

After the horror of the Civil War, "ignorant" Christopher Newman (Matthew Modine) made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. He falls in love with Claire de Cintré (...See moreAfter the horror of the Civil War, "ignorant" Christopher Newman (Matthew Modine) made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. He falls in love with Claire de Cintré (Aisling O'Sullivan). She was married off and traumatized by her abusive late husband for the family's sake. Her elder brother supports their ruthless mother, but Valentin (Andrew Scott) is besotted with the artist and strikes up a partnership with Christopher. Written by KGF Vissers See less
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Henry James (novel "The American") | Michael Hastings
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Updated Dec 26, 1998

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Jan 3, 2001 (United States)

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17 cast members
Name Known for
Matthew Modine
Christopher Newman Christopher Newman   See fewer
Diana Rigg
Madame de Bellegarde Madame de Bellegarde   See fewer
Aisling O'Sullivan
Claire De Cintré Claire De Cintré   See fewer
Paul Hickey
Henri de Bellegarde Henri de Bellegarde   See fewer
Andrew Scott
Valentin de Bellegarde Valentin de Bellegarde   See fewer
Brenda Fricker
Mrs. Bread Mrs. Bread   See fewer
Eva Birthistle
Noemie Nioche Noemie Nioche   See fewer
T.P. McKenna
Marquis de Bellegarde Marquis de Bellegarde   See fewer
Phillip O'Sullivan
Marquis de Cintre Marquis de Cintre   See fewer
Ian Fitzgibbon
Tom Tristram Tom Tristram   See fewer
Joe Pilkington
Armand Nioche Armand Nioche   See fewer
Ed Bishop
Gen. Packard Gen. Packard   See fewer
Alison McKenna
Mrs. Tristram Mrs. Tristram   See fewer
Anita Reeves
The Duchess The Duchess   See fewer
David Heap
Stanislas Kapp Stanislas Kapp   See fewer
Alec McCowen
Henry James (voice) Henry James (voice)   See fewer
Alan Stanford
The Chevalier The Chevalier   See fewer
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