An American Affair (2008)

6.0/10 • 93 min • Drama

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.

Cast

Gretchen Mol

Catherine Caswell

James Rebhorn

Cameron Bright

Noah Wyle

Mark Pellegrino

Perrey Reeves

Adrienne Stafford

Jimmy Bellinger

Jermaine Crawford

Jack Ruby

Self (archive footage)

Austin Majors

Additional voice

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