American Detective(1999)
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American Detective Synopsis
An awkward loner becomes a mail-order private investigator, only to become somewhat of a bumbling stalker for the girl of his dreams.
American Detective (1999) is a comedy and drama film directed by Dan Brown, released on June 14, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Jonny Mars, Bill Wise, Juliana Sheffield and Matt Carmody. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Dan Brown
- Writers:
- Dan Brown
- Producers:
- Mark Miks, Dan Brown, Karen Jacobs
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Miks
- Production:
- Royale Film Company
- Status:
- Released
American Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonny Mars
as Owen Mercer
Bill Wise
as Ed Hayes
- Juliana Sheffield
Juliana Sheffield
as Catherine
- Matt Carmody
Matt Carmody
as Carl
- Jana Lee Brockman
Jana Lee Brockman
as Julie
Mike Mitchell
as Urban Guy #1
David Blackwell
as Larry Williams
- Ricardo Azulay
Ricardo Azulay
as Police Detective
- Mike Woolf
Mike Woolf
as Valet
- Tim Bauer
Tim Bauer
as Urban Guy #2
- Mark Miks
Mark Miks
as Spy Shop Salesman
- Shannon Sedwick
Shannon Sedwick
as Owen's Mom
Key crew
Directed by Dan Brown, written by Dan Brown, produced by Mark Miks, Dan Brown and Karen Jacobs.
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American Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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American Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Detective online?
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Who stars in American Detective?
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The main cast of American Detective (1999) includes Jonny Mars, Bill Wise, Juliana Sheffield, Matt Carmody and Jana Lee Brockman. The film was directed by Dan Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Detective released?
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American Detective was released on June 14, 1999 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is American Detective worth watching?
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American Detective (1999) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.