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      An American Dream

      Released Aug 31, 1966 1h 43m Drama List
      Reviews 8% 50+ Ratings Audience Score 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). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 01 Buy Now

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      Tim S What terrible things they did to a very good book. Honestly, the book is one of Mailer's best, challenging, with Mailer's take on sex, violence and power in modern urban America (as of 1965). The movie is mildly steamy, melodramatic (although Eleanor Parker is a hysterical kick), And it just looks cheesy. The supporting parts especially are one dimensional, clichéd, and shrill. Stuart Whitman would seem perfect for the part, except his attempts to portray an internal life merely make him seem befuddled. But it is the cheesiness that is most bothersome. This really is a shame because there is a lot of talent here and Mailer's novel should have provided a basis for a good movie Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/20/20 Full Review Audience Member I agree with the other reviewer. Pretty weak and dull, despite a strong cast. Really surprised it was shown on TCM. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A disappointing version of Norman Mailer's novel, starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Eleanor Parker. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review s r 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. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Deliriously wonderful Mailer madness with a top Hollywood cast playing it in a straight, but hardly subtle, manner. Parker portrayal as Whitman's spoiled, rich wife is a jawdropper. Leigh and the second act have a tough act to follow but there's enough oddball lunacy to carry you through to the end. Is it close to the novel? Is it ood? Who cares? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews At least it has a chilling opening scene. Rated: C Jun 26, 2013 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com A disappointing version of Norman Mailer's novel, starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, and Eleanor Parker. Rated: C Mar 19, 2012 Full Review 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
      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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