(The American)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom,

United States of America,

Ireland

Genres:

Drama,

Romance,

TV Movie

Runtime:

84 minutes

Year:

1998

Directors:

Paul Unwin

Production companies:

BBC Worldwide,

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,

WGBH Video,

BBC

Actors:

Christopher Newman

Madame de Bellegarde

Claire De Cintré

Henri de Bellegarde

Valentin de Bellegarde

Crews:

Writer

Director

Producer

Stunt Coordinator

Co-Producer