The American
Synopsis
Seref, who returns to his country after many years in America, as a dollar billionaire with a cowboy hat on his head, and with his Dallas-type boots has an interesting past: Twenty years ago he has lost his sweetheart Melek to his closest friend, and furthermore, has been put in prison. He found a way to escape from prison, going to America, the country of dreams. Here, he has become a businessman with boundless wealth, known as Seref The Turk. When he returns to his country as an American, even though he has some commercial aims in mind, his real desire is to take revenge. He will settle accounts with the friend who stabbed him in the back many years ago, and with Melek who is betrayed him. However, when he sets foot in Turkey with yearning, he meets 'Small America' in chaos. On top of that, while looking for Melek, he finds himself in the middle of a funny and exciting adventure where sexuality and violence mingle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jewel Spencer, Marian Constance Blackton
- Original Title
- The American
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Natural Vision Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton
Jewel Spencer, Marian Constance Blackton
Department Leadership Roster
J. Stuart Blackton
Director
Marian Constance Blackton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American
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What is The American about?
Seref, who returns to his country after many years in America, as a dollar billionaire with a cowboy hat on his head, and with his Dallas-type boots has an interesting past: Twenty years ago he has lost his sweetheart Melek to his closest friend, and furthermore, has been put in prison. He found a way to escape from prison, going to America, the country of dreams. Here, he has become a businessman with boundless wealth, known as Seref The Turk. When he returns to his country as an American, even though he has some commercial aims in mind, his real desire is to take revenge. He will settle accounts with the friend who stabbed him in the back many years ago, and with Melek who is betrayed him. However, when he sets foot in Turkey with yearning, he meets 'Small America' in chaos. On top of that, while looking for Melek, he finds himself in the middle of a funny and exciting adventure where sexuality and violence mingle.
Who directed The American?
The American was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
Who stars in The American?
The principal cast of The American includes Charles Ray, Bessie Love, Ward Crane, Evelyn Selbie, Maurice Murphy.
When was The American released and how long is it?
The American was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American?
The American holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).