

American Movie
7.6(258 votes)
1999
1h 47m
Documentary
Comedy
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.
Production
Civilian Pictures, Bluemark Productions, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Library Films
Cast

Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker

Mike Schank
Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother

Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman
Casting Director

Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad