The American 25 years old

The American

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.

Credits

The American Cast

Name Character
Matthew Modine He was 39, now 65 years old as Christopher Newman
Andrew Scott He was 22, now 48 years old as Valentin de Bellegarde
Brenda Fricker She was 53, now 79 years old as Mrs. Bread
Aisling O'Sullivan She was 30, now 56 years old as Claire De Cintré
Diana Rigg She was 60, now 86 years old as Madame de Bellegarde
Eva Birthistle She was 24, now 50 years old as Noemie Nioche
Paul Hickey He was 13, 28 years old when he died as Henri de Bellegarde

The American Crew

Name Department
Michael Hastings as Writer. Writing
The American poster
The American (25 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, December 26, 1998
  • Runtime: 84 minutes