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The American
The American

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The American

NR·1998·84m

Summary

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.

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Director

Paul Unwin

Novel

Henry James

Writer

Michael Hastings

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Keywords

paris, france
post civil war
brother brother relationship