American charms (American Beauty) is a 1999 American film directed by Sam Mendes written by Alan Ball. The film was awarded five "„Oscar„", one of which for Best Picture, as well as numerous other awards and nominations. The film premieres in the US on September 8, 1999.
Leicester (Kevin Spacey) and Caroline (Annette Bening) The Burnhams appear to be a perfect husband and wife, living in a perfect house in a perfect neighborhood. In reality, however, Lester is sinking into a deeper and more hopeless depression.
At one point, he becomes infatuated with one of his daughter's friends. Meanwhile, his daughter Jane (Thora Birch) befriends the shy neighbor boy Ricky (Wes Bentley), who lives with his strict and rude father (Chris Cooper).
