An American Affair

An American Affair

5.9IMDb Score
Released:2008-11-27
Genre:Drama
Duration:93 min
Director:William Olsson
Actors:Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle, Mark Pellegrino
Production:Astrakan Films

Overview:

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

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