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American Beauty

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American Beauty

... look closer

8.0

2h 2m

1999

“... look closer”

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.

Director

Sam Mendes

Trailer

Drama

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Cast & Crew

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

as Lester Burnham

Annette Bening

Annette Bening

as Carolyn Burnham

Thora Birch

Thora Birch

as Jane Burnham

Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley

as Ricky Fitts

Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari

as Angela Hayes

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

as Buddy Kane

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

as Barbara Fitts

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

as Colonel Fitts

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

as Jim Olmeyer

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