The Fall of the American Empire

2018, Comedy, 2h 8m

57 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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An ambitious blend of comedy, thriller, and social commentary, The Fall of the American Empire lightens its heavy message with refreshing intelligence and wit. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A man arrives on the scene of a robbery and finds two bags full of money.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Strong Violence|Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    French (Canada)
  • Director:
    Denys Arcand
  • Producer:
    Denise Robert
  • Writer:
    Denys Arcand
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $2.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Sony Pictures Classics
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Alexandre Landry
Pierre-Paul Daoust
Maripier Morin
Aspasie
Rémy Girard
Sylvain "The Brain" Bigras
Vincent Leclerc
Jean-Claude
Louis Morissette
Pete La Bauve
Maxim Roy
Carla McDuff
Pierre Curzi
Maître Taschereau
Yan England
Jimmy
Anoulith Sintharaphone
Duc Thuy
Florence Longpré
Linda
Rémy Deloume
Mario Schlittler
Patrick Abellard
Jamel Rosabert
Marcello Di Fruscia
Vendeur
Kémy St-Éloy
Chenier Augustin
Denys Arcand
Director
Denys Arcand
Screenwriter
Denise Robert
Producer
Van Royko
Cinematographer
Arthur Tarnowski
Film Editor
Patrice Bengle
Art Director
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