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An American Dream

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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).
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/26/2013
C
At least it has a chilling opening scene. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 03/19/2012
C
A disappointing version of Norman Mailer's novel, starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Eleanor Parker. Go to Full Review
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Glen U 12/07/2024 This movie has to be one of the most underrated films in the past 50+ years judging by the comments seen here. It presents an atmosphere that is depressing from the outset including the benchmark "over the top" performance by Eleanor Parker. But it never lets up, no comic relief, no sunny days as it guides us through the misery of Stuart Whitman's character Rojack. Of course if don't want to go through such a heavy atmosphere -skip it- but you will miss the twisty ending worthy of any Hitchcock movie. See more Gary B 06/02/2024 It's tempting to malign "An American Dream" with a bad review, but I found this 1966 dreamy thriller has quite a bit to offer, including a standout acting performance from both Stuart Whitman and his co-star Janet Leigh. I am particularly fond of how Los Angeles was captured, frozen in time in the 60s, as the backdrop for this psychological drama. If you aren't expecting fast action and brilliant dialogue, it's worth your time. And the theme music is a knockout. See more 10/30/2014 I agree with the other reviewer. Pretty weak and dull, despite a strong cast. Really surprised it was shown on TCM. See more 06/25/2013 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. See more 06/24/2013 A disappointing version of Norman Mailer's novel, starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Eleanor Parker. See more s r @ScottR 06/20/2013 A drama that tries for tragic but falls short. The opening scene does get your attention, but once you lose Eleanor you also lose interest because you don't identify with the odd characters. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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).
Director
Robert Gist
Producer
William Conrad
Screenwriter
Norman Mailer, Mann Rubin
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 31, 1966, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Mono
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