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The American

2001, Movie, NR, 90 mins

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A round of applause to director Paul Unwin and scripter Michael Hastings for ensuring that Henry James' themes emerge relatively intact in this BBC adaptation of his clear-eyed account of American folly abroad. Christopher Newman (Matthew Modine) is a 19th-century success story who amassed his wealth in California and is now polishing off his rough edges in Europe. While taking in the Louvre's collection, he meets painter Noemi Nioche (Eva Birthistle) and nonchalantly sleeps ... read more leave a comment
Year: 2001
Rated NR

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Cast
Matthew Modine: Christopher Newman
Diana Rigg: Madame de Bellegarde
Aisling O'Sullivan: Claire de Cintre
Andrew Scott: Valentin de Bellegarde
Paul Hickey: Henri de Bellegarde
Eva Birthistle: Noemi Nioche

 

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