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The American Side

The American Side

There are three sides to every story. The truth, the lie... and the American Side.

20164.71h 43m

Overview

Following a mysterious suicide at Niagara Falls, a low-rent detective unravels a conspiracy to build a revolutionary invention by enigmatic scientist, Nikola Tesla.

Directed by Jenna Ricker
Written by Greg Stuhr, Jenna Ricker
Produced by Jonathan Shoemaker
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Top Cast

Greg Stuhr

Greg Stuhr

Charlie Paczynski

Alicja Bachleda-Curuś

Alicja Bachleda-Curuś

Charlie Paczynski

Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle

Emily Chase

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Borden Chase

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Sterling Whitmore

Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo

Agent Barry

Grant Shaud

Grant Shaud

The Professor

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Silver Haired Man

Harris Yulin

Harris Yulin

Tom Soberin

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stickney

Themes & Keywords

niagara fallsconspiracy theorywoman directorneo-noirnikola tesla

About The American Side

The American Side is a mystery, drama, thriller film released in 2016 exploring themes of niagara falls, conspiracy theory, woman director, neo-noir, nikola tesla. Directed by Jenna Ricker, it stars Greg Stuhr, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, Camilla Belle. Following a mysterious suicide at Niagara Falls, a low-rent detective unravels a conspiracy to build a revolutionary invention by enigmatic scientist, Nikola Tesla.

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