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An American Affair (2008)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gretchen MolGretchen MolCatherine Caswell
  • Photo of James RebhornJames RebhornLucian Carver
  • Photo of Cameron BrightCameron BrightAdam Stafford
  • Photo of Noah WyleNoah WyleMike Stafford
  • Photo of Mark PellegrinoMark PellegrinoGraham Caswell
  • Photo of Perrey ReevesPerrey ReevesAdrienne Stafford
  • Photo of Jimmy BellingerJimmy BellingerJimmy
  • Photo of Jermaine CrawfordJermaine CrawfordAndre
  • Photo of Jack RubyJack RubySelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Austin MajorsAustin MajorsAdditional voice

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