Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 44m
Original Title
American Movie
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Official Release Date
November 5, 1999
Available ViaTheatrical Release
Creators & Producers
Top Billed 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![]()
Tom Beach
Production Manager![]()
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Mark BorchardtFilmmaker
Mike SchankFriend / Musician
Actor in 'Coven'
Mark's Mom
Mark's Brother
Mark's Brother
Friend / Associate Producer
Casting Director
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Mark's Dad
Production Manager
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Technical Team
Barry Poltermann
Editor
Chris Smith
Director of PhotographyMike Schank
Original Music Composer![]()
Jun Diaz
Editor![]()
Neil Whitacre
Sound![]()
Didier Leplae
Sound![]()
Sarah Price
Additional Photography![]()
Alexander Markowski
Sound Re-Recording Mixer![]()
Peter Zinda
Sound Designer![]()
Scott Reeder
Associate Editor![]()
Todd Leach
Sound![]()
Ray Chi
Associate Editor
Barry PoltermannEditor
Chris SmithDirector of Photography
Mike SchankOriginal Music Composer
Editor
Sound
Sound
Additional Photography
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Designer
Associate Editor
Sound
Associate Editor
Civilian Pictures
Bluemark Productions
C-Hundred Film Corporation
