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American, The

The American (1998)

Drama | 84 minutes
2,50 3 votes

Genre: Drama / Romance

Duration: 84 minuten

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Paul Unwin

Starst: Matthew Modine, Diana Rigg and Aisling O'Sullivan

IMDb score: 5,9 (282)

Releasedate: 26 December 1998

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The American plot

Rich American Christopher Newman goes to Paris where he meets the young widow Claire de Cintré and falls in love with her. Christopher is captivated by the beautiful woman, but he is hindered by her protective family. With the help of Claire's brother and Mrs. Bread Christopher manages to visit the old Bellegarde house. He discovers a secret about Claire's mother, Madame de Bellegarde. As a result, he tries to get his beloved out of the clutches of her overprotected mother.

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Matthew Modine Matthew Modine

Christopher Newman

Diana Rigg Diana Rigg

Madame de Bellegarde

Aisling O'Sullivan Aisling O'Sullivan

Claire De Cintré

Paul Hickey Paul Hickey

Henri de Bellegarde

Andrew Scott Andrew Scott

Valentin de Bellegarde

Brenda Fricker Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Bread

Eva Birthistle Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche

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