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American Dreamer (1984)

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Average Rating: 4.1/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Oct 26, 1984 Wide

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In this farcical look at a female detective/mystery story writer, Cathy Palmer (JoBeth Williams) is an ordinary housewife living in Ohio with a condescending husband who is far from ideal. When Cathy wins a writing contest and has the chance to go to Paris and meet the author of the romance novels she loves, her husband tries to prevent the trip. In the end, Cathy's interests prevail, though her husband still refuses to go with her. After arriving in Paris, Cathy is knocked down by a car and

PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Action & Adventure, Romance, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Directed By: Rick Rosenthal

Written By: Jim Kouf, David Greenwalt

In Theaters: Oct 26, 1984 Wide

On DVD: May 3, 2005

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Cast

JoBeth Williams
Cathy Palmer
Tom Conti
Alan McMann
Giancarlo Giannini
Victor Marchand
Coral Browne
Margaret McMann
James Staley
Kevin Palmer
Huckleberry Fox
Karl Palmer
Christopher Daniel Barnes
Kevin Palmer Jr.
Leon Zitrone
Russian Ambassador
Jean Rougerie
Don Carlos
Pierre Santini
Inspector
Brian Eatwell
Malcolm
Albert Augier
Customs Inspector
Franck-Olivier Bonnet
Man With Matchbook
Janine Darcey
Lady on Train
Christian de Tili�re
Train Passenger
Ginette Garcin
Nurse
Anna Gaylor
Woman at Bookstore
Gilberte Geniat
Embassy Guest
Fernand Guiot
Limo Driver
Alan Haufrect
Golf Buddy
Jeffrey Kramer
Gold Buddy
Jacques Maury
Crillon Manager
Hubert No�l
Doctor At Nightclub
Pierre Olaf
Priest
Nancy Stephens
Jacqueline
Andr� Valardy
Dimitri
Annick Alane
Givenchy Saleswoman
Serge Berry
Givenchy Manager
Alain Flick
Train Passenger
Pierre G�rard
Thief on Bike
Murray Gronwall
Gendarme
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
Russian Diplomat
Katia Tchenko
Embassy Guest
Michel Bardinet
Rafael Lesueur
Robin Coleman
Golf Buddy
Vic Heutschy
American Tourist
Alain Janey
Embassy Guest
Jean-Claude Montalban
Bellman
Francois Viaur
Crillon Night Doorman

Critic Reviews for American Dreamer

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (4) | DVD (3)

Doesn't hold many surprises.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph

Resoundingly generic "Romancing the Stone" copycat.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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Charming caper film with JoBeth Williams obviously having fun and the wonderful Coral Browne in support.

March 11, 2010

jay nixon

Super Reviewer

story is a bit weak, and it is hard to believe. But you can stop asking questions and take the film for the nonsence it is and escape a crapy day, trust me her's is a lot worse

September 2, 2008

Rhoda Saldana

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