21 Oct 1988
Ariel
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
American Movie
American Movie documents 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.
Top Billed Cast
Mark Borchardt Filmmaker
Mike Schank Friend / Musician
Tom Schimmels Actor in 'Coven'
Monica Borchardt Mark's Mom
Alex Borchardt Mark's Brother
Chris Borchardt Mark's Brother
Ken Keen Friend / Associate Producer
Matt Weisman Casting Director
Bill Borchardt Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer
Cliff Borchardt Mark's Dad
Tom Beach Production Manager
Joan Petrie Mark's Girlfriend / Associate Producer
Robert Richard Jorge Actor in ‘Coven’
Tommy Dallace The Movie Star
Dawn Borchardt Mark's Daughter
Miriam Frost Actor in 'Coven'
Louis Sather Self (uncredited)
Billy Crystal Academy Awards Emcee (uncredited)
Dean Allen Props/Special Effects
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