An American Dream(1966)
Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?
An American Dream Synopsis
Stephen Rojack is a decorated war vet who has now found success as an outspoken television personality. During a vicious argument with his wife, Deborah, Stephen snaps and pushes her from his high-rise apartment to her death. He manages to convince the authorities that she killed herself, then reignites an old affair with singer Cherry McMahon -- which doesn't sit well with her jealous mobster boyfriend, Nicky.
An American Dream (1966) is a drama and thriller film directed by Robert Gist, released on August 31, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker and Barry Sullivan. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Gist
- Writers:
- Mann Rubin, Norman Mailer, Howard Rodman
- Producers:
- William Conrad, Jimmy Lydon
- Cinematographer:
- Sam Leavitt
- Composer:
- Johnny Mandel
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, William Conrad Productions
- Status:
- Released
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An American Dream Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stuart Whitman
as Stephen Richard Rojack
Janet Leigh
as Cherry McMahon
Eleanor Parker
as Deborah Kelly Rojack
Barry Sullivan
as Police Lt. G. Roberts
Lloyd Nolan
as Barney Kelly
Murray Hamilton
as Arthur Kabot
J.D. Cannon
as Police Sgt. Walt Leznicki
Susan Denberg
as Ruta
George Takei
as Attorney Ord Long
Les Crane
as Nicky
Warren Stevens
as Johnny Dell
Joe De Santis
as Eddie Ganucci
Key crew
Directed by Robert Gist, written by Mann Rubin, Norman Mailer and Howard Rodman, produced by William Conrad and Jimmy Lydon.
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An American Dream Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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An American Dream – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An American Dream online?
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An American Dream (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in An American Dream?
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The main cast of An American Dream (1966) includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Barry Sullivan and Lloyd Nolan. The film was directed by Robert Gist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An American Dream released?
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An American Dream was released on August 31, 1966 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is An American Dream worth watching?
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An American Dream (1966) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for An American Dream?
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