An American Dream

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Movie Info

Stephen Rojack (Stuart Whitman) is a decorated war vet who has now found success as an outspoken television personality. During a vicious argument with his wife, Deborah (Eleanor Parker), 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 (Janet Leigh) -- which doesn't sit well with her jealous mobster boyfriend, Nicky (Les Crane).

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Robert Gist
Producer:

William Conrad
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 13, 2012
Runtime:

1h 43m
Production Co:

Warner Bros.
Sound Mix:

Mono

Cast & Crew

Stuart Whitman
Stephen Rojack

Janet Leigh
Cherry McMahon

Eleanor Parker
Deborah Rojack

Barry Sullivan
Lieutenant Roberts

Lloyd Nolan
Barney Kelly

Murray Hamilton
Arthur Kabot

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Critic Reviews for An American Dream

All Critics (2) | Rotten (2)

At least it has a chilling opening scene.

June 26, 2013 | Rating: C | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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A disappointing version of Norman Mailer's novel, starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Eleanor Parker.

March 19, 2012 | Rating: C | Full Review…

Emanuel Levy
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Audience Reviews for An American Dream

Jun 25, 2013

So-So drama with a good cast but missing a certain tension that would make it compelling. Eleanor Parker is in and out of the picture within fifteen minutes.

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