An American Dream
“Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?”
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.
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An American Dream (1966) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-21
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Stuart Whitman
Stephen Richard Rojack
Janet Leigh
Cherry McMahon
Eleanor Parker
Deborah Kelly Rojack
Barry Sullivan
Police Lt. G. Roberts
Lloyd Nolan
Barney Kelly
Murray Hamilton
Arthur Kabot
J.D. Cannon
Police Sgt. Walt Leznicki
Susan Denberg
Ruta
George Takei
Attorney Ord Long
Les Crane
Nicky
Warren Stevens
Johnny Dell
Joe De Santis
Eddie Ganucci
Stacy Harris
Detective O'Brien
Paul Mantee
Shago Martin
Harold Gould
Ganucci's Attorney
Kelly Jean Peters
Freya
Hal K. Dawson
Apartment House Guard
Richard Derr
Jack Hale
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Gist
- Screenplay & Story
- Mann Rubin, Howard Rodman
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- An American Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, William Conrad Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Gist
Mann Rubin, Howard Rodman, Norman Mailer
Johnny Mandel
Sam Leavitt
George R. Rohrs
Jimmy Lydon, William Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Mann Rubin
Screenplay
Robert Gist
Director
Jimmy Lydon
Producer
William Conrad
Producer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Howard Rodman
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
George R. Rohrs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Dream
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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-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.
Who directed An American Dream?
An American Dream was directed by Robert Gist.
Who stars in An American Dream?
The principal cast of An American Dream includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan.
When was An American Dream released and how long is it?
An American Dream was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for An American Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An American Dream was composed by Johnny Mandel.
Is An American Dream based on a book or true story?
An American Dream is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norman Mailer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for An American Dream?
An American Dream holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).