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An American Affair

2008 · 1h 33m · Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)

What can you do for your country?

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

Directed by
William Olsson
Written by
Alex Metcalf
Starring
Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Cameron Bright, Noah Wyle
6.0Smart score

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central intelligence agency (cia)conspiracycorruptionlsdmurderobsessionplayboypoliticspresidentromancethe white housewashington dc, usa
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