The American

Plot

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.

Cast

Matthew Modine

Christopher Newman

Diana Rigg

Madame de Bellegarde

Aisling O'Sullivan

Claire De Cintré

Paul Hickey

Henri de Bellegarde

Andrew Scott

Valentin de Bellegarde

Brenda Fricker

Mrs. Bread

Eva Birthistle

Noemie Nioche