Documentary Comedy
American Movie is 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.
Directed by
Chris Smith
Billy Crystal
Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
Michael Stipe
Matt Weisman
Casting Director
Mark Borchardt
Filmmaker
Tom Schimmels
Actor in 'Coven'
Bill Borchardt
Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Mike Schank
Friend / Musician
Tommy Dallace
The Movie Star
Monica Borchardt
Mark's Mom
Ken Keen
Friend / Associate Producer
Chris Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Alex Borchardt
Mark's Brother
Tom Beach
Production Manager
Robert Richard Jorge
Actor in ‘Coven’
Joan Petrie
Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Cliff Borchardt
Mark's Dad
Louis Sather
Self (uncredited)
Miriam Frost
Actor in 'Coven'
Dawn Borchardt
Mark's Daughter
Dean Allen
Props/Special Effects
Tony Morrone
Kathryn Tucker
Dick Blau

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