Drama · United States of America · 1999 · 2h 2m

American Beauty

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Director
Sam Mendes
Cast
Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham Annette Bening as Carolyn Burnham Thora Birch as Jane Burnham Wes Bentley as Ricky Fitts Mena Suvari as Angela Hayes Peter Gallagher as Buddy Kane
Crew
Conrad Hall — Director of Photography Christopher Greenbury — Editor Tariq Anwar — Editor Thomas Newman — Original Music Composer Alan Ball — Writer Bruce Cohen — Producer
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Synopsis

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

Trailer American Beauty — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
estate agentadulterycoming outfirst timevirgincheatingparent child relationshipage differencemidlife crisischeerleaderdark comedyrose
Key Collaborators
Sam Mendes Director Conrad Hall Director of Photography Christopher Greenbury Editor Tariq Anwar Editor Thomas Newman Original Music Composer Alan Ball Writer Bruce Cohen Producer Dan Jinks Producer Naomi Shohan Production Design Julie Weiss Costume Design
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