1h 24m1998

The American

DramaRomanceTV Movie

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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.

Director: Paul Unwin
Writers: Michael Hastings, Henry James
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America
Release date: 26 December 1998

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