Movie "American Beauty" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "American Beauty"

Lester and Carolyn Burnham are on the outside, a perfect husband and wife, in a perfect house, in a perfect neighborhood. But inside, Lester is slipping deeper and deeper into a hopeless depression. He finally snaps when he becomes infatuated with one of his daughters friends. Meanwhile, his daughter Jane is developing a happy friendship with a shy boy-next-door named Ricky who lives with a homophobic father.

Starring actors in "American Beauty" movie:

Kevin Spacey as a character Lester Burnham Kevin Spacey also starred in the next movies: "The Negotiator" in a role of Lt. Chris Sabian; "K-PAX"; "Ordinary Decent Criminal"; "The Usual Suspects" in a role of Roger 'Verbal' Kint; "The Shipping News" in a role of Quoyle; "Pay It Forward" in a role of Eugene Simonet; "Edison" in a role of Detective Wallace; "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" in a role of Kirgo; "Se7en" in a role of Dead Man; "L.A. Confidential" in a role of Det. Sgt. Jack Vincennes; "Superman Returns" in a role of Lex Luthor; "Hurlyburly" in a role of Mickey; "The Life of David Gale" in a role of David Gale; "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in a role of James 'Jim' Williams; "21 (Twenty One, The Movie)" in a role of Prof. Micky Rosa; "Fred Claus" in a role of Clyde Northcut; "The Ref" in a role of Lloyd Chasseur; "Working Girl" in a role of Bob Speck; "Beyond the Sea" in a role of Bobby Darin; "A Bug's Life" in a role of Hopper; "Outbreak" in a role of Maj. Casey Schuler; "Shrink" in a role of Henry Carter; "Telstar" in a role of Major Banks; "Moon" in a role of Robot; "The Men Who Stare at Goats" in a role of Larry Hooper;

Annette Bening as a character Carolyn Burnham Annette Bening also starred in the next movies: "Open Range" in a role of Sue Barlow; "Mars Attacks!" in a role of Barbara Land; "The Grifters" in a role of Myra Langtry; "The Siege" in a role of Elise Kraft/Sharon Bridger; "Running with Scissors" in a role of Deirdre Burroughs; "Mrs. Harris" in a role of Jean Harris; "The Women" in a role of Sylvia Fowler; "Regarding Henry" in a role of Sarah Turner; "The American President" in a role of Sydney Ellen Wade; "Bugsy" in a role of Virginia Hill;

Thora Birch as a character Jane Burnham Thora Birch also starred in the next movies: "Clear and Present Danger" in a role of Sally Ryan; "Hocus Pocus" in a role of Dani; "Patriot Games" in a role of Sally Ryan; "Winter of Frozen Dreams" in a role of Barbara Hoffman; "Ghost World" in a role of Enid; "Now and Then" in a role of Teeny; "Deadline" in a role of Lucy;

Wes Bentley as a character Ricky Fitts Wes Bentley also starred in the next movies: "Soul Survivors" in a role of Matt; "The Game of Their Lives" in a role of Walter Bahr; "Ghost Rider" in a role of Blackheart; "Weirdsville" in a role of Royce; "P2" in a role of Thomas; "The Last Word" in a role of Evan; "Dolan's Cadillac" in a role of Robinson; "The Four Feathers" in a role of Jack Durrance;

Mena Suvari as a character Angela Hayes Mena Suvari also starred in the next movies: "American Pie" in a role of Heather; "American Pie 2" in a role of Heather; "Spun" in a role of Cookie; "Rumor Has It..." in a role of Annie Huttinger; "Sonny" in a role of Carol; "Brooklyn Rules"; "Factory Girl" in a role of Richie Berlin; "Edmond" in a role of Whore;

Chris Cooper as a character Col. Frank Fitts, USMC Chris Cooper also starred in the next movies: "The Bourne Identity" in a role of Alexander Conklin; "Adaptation." in a role of John Laroche; "Syriana" in a role of Jimmy Pope; "Money Train" in a role of Torch; "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of Alexander Conklin; "Breach" in a role of Robert Hanssen; "The Kingdom" in a role of Grant Sykes; "Seabiscuit" in a role of Tom Smith; "Capote" in a role of Alvin Dewey; "Lonesome Dove" in a role of July Johnson; "Where the Wild Things Are" in a role of Douglas; "Silver City" in a role of Dickie Pilager; "New York, I Love You" in a role of Alex; "Me, Myself & Irene" in a role of Lieutenant Gerke; "Remember Me" in a role of Sgt. Neil Craig;

Peter Gallagher as a character Buddy Kane Peter Gallagher also starred in the next movies: "Mr. Deeds" in a role of Chuck Cedar; "House on Haunted Hill" in a role of Donald W. Blackburn, M.D.; "While You Were Sleeping" in a role of Peter Callaghan; "Center Stage: Turn It Up" in a role of Jonathan Reeves; "Center Stage" in a role of Jonathan Reeves; "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" in a role of John Mullany; "The Player" in a role of Larry Levy; "Adam" in a role of Marty Buchwald; "Summer Lovers" in a role of Michael Pappas;

Allison Janney as a character Barbara Fitts Allison Janney also starred in the next movies: "Six Days Seven Nights" in a role of Marjorie, Robin's Boss; "Finding Nemo" in a role of Peach; "The Chumscrubber" in a role of Mrs. Stiffle; "Drop Dead Gorgeous" in a role of Loretta; "Over the Hedge" in a role of Gladys; "Hairspray" in a role of Prudy Pingleton; "Juno" in a role of Bren MacGuff; "Miracle on 34th Street" in a role of Woman in Christmas Shop; "Private Parts" in a role of Dee Dee; "Away We Go" in a role of Lily; "Pretty Ugly People" in a role of Suzanna; "The Object of My Affection" in a role of Constance Miller;

Scott Bakula as a character Jim Olmeyer Scott Bakula also starred in the next movies: "Necessary Roughness" in a role of Paul Blake; "Life as a House" in a role of Officer Kurt Walker; "The Informant" in a role of Brian Shepard;

Sam Robards as a character Jim Berkley Sam Robards also starred in the next movies: "Artificial Intelligence: AI" in a role of Henry Swinton; "Awake" in a role of Clayton Beresford, Sr.; "Life as a House" in a role of David Dokos;

Barry Del Sherman as a character Brad Dupree Barry Del Sherman also starred in the next movies: "Reality Bites" in a role of Grant's Producer; "Almost Heroes" in a role of Sergeant;

Ara Celi as a character Sale House Woman #1 Ara Celi starred only in the movie "American Beauty"

John Cho as a character Sale House Man #1 John Cho also starred in the next movies: "The Air I Breathe" in a role of Bart; "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" in a role of Harold Lee; "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" in a role of Harold Lee; "Star Trek" in a role of Hikaru Sulu;

Fort Atkinson as a character Sale House Man #2 Fort Atkinson starred only in the movie "American Beauty"

Sue Casey as a character Sale House Woman #2 Sue Casey starred only in the movie "American Beauty"