An American Dream
"Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?"
Originally released in 1966. An American Dream is a drama/thriller film. directed by Robert Gist.
Starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Eleanor Parker
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- William Conrad Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An American Dream about?
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-...
Who directed An American Dream?
An American Dream was directed by Robert Gist.
How long is An American Dream?
An American Dream has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was An American Dream released?
An American Dream was released on August 31, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An American Dream?
The main cast of An American Dream includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan.