Movie: American Movie

Top 10 Billed Cast

Mark Borchardt
Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank
Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels
Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt
Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt
Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt
Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Ken Keen
Ken Keen

Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman
Matt Weisman

Casting Director

Bill Borchardt
Bill Borchardt

Mark's Uncle / Executive Producer

Cliff Borchardt
Cliff Borchardt

Mark's Dad

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