American Dreamer
“She was an ordinary housewife until her trip to Paris turned into an extraordinary adventure.”
Synopsis
American housewife Cathy Palmer loses her memory on a trip to Paris after being hit by a car. She wakes up in the hospital believing she's the fictional international spy, Rebecca Ryan.
Top Cast
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JoBeth Williams
Cathy Palmer
Tom Conti
Alan McMann
Giancarlo Giannini
Victor Marchand
Coral Browne
Margaret McMann
James Staley
Kevin Palmer
Christopher Daniel Barnes
Kevin Palmer, Jr.
Huckleberry Fox
Karl Palmer
Jean Rougerie
Don Carlos
Pierre Santini
Inspector Klaus
Léon Zitrone
Ivan Stranauvlitch
Alain Flick
Train Passenger #1
Yassan Khan
Train Passenger #2
Christian de Tillière
Train Passenger #3
André Valardy
Dimitri
Robin Coleman
Golf Buddy #1
Alan Haufrect
Golf Buddy #2
Jeffrey Kramer
Golf Buddy #3
Jean-Claude Montalban
Bellman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rosenthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Biderman, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf
- Original Score
- Lewis Furey
- Original Title
- American Dreamer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- CBS Theatrical Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rosenthal
Ann Biderman, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf
Lewis Furey
Giuseppe Rotunno
Anne Goursaud
Doug Chapin, Barry Krost
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Rosenthal
Director
David Greenwalt
Writer
Jim Kouf
Writer
Doug Chapin
Producer
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Lewis Furey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Dreamer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Dreamer about?
American housewife Cathy Palmer loses her memory on a trip to Paris after being hit by a car. She wakes up in the hospital believing she's the fictional international spy, Rebecca Ryan.
Who directed American Dreamer?
American Dreamer was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
Who stars in American Dreamer?
The principal cast of American Dreamer includes JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, Coral Browne, James Staley.
When was American Dreamer released and how long is it?
American Dreamer was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for American Dreamer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Dreamer was composed by Lewis Furey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Dreamer?
American Dreamer holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).