American Perfekt
“The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions”
Synopsis
Criminal psychiatrist, Jake Nyman is taking a much needed vacation from responsibility. An experimental road trip during which ever decision will be made on a flip of a coin. Meanwhile, Sandra Thomas, disenchanted professional, is en route to pick up her flunked out sister, Alice, at a cheap motel before continuing on to visit their ailing mother. After being forced off the road by a mysterious assailant, however, Sandra is picked up by Jake, who's coin flipping amoral attitude quickly excites her own desire to break a few rules. Or worse. Jake and Sandra's romance is soon driven by chance acts of crime and kindness, all governed by the flip of a coin - at least until Sandra mysteriously disappears and Jake unwittingly picks up her suspicious sister, Alice ...
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American Perfekt trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-08
Top Cast
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Amanda Plummer
Sandra
Robert Forster
Jake
David Thewlis
Santini
Fairuza Balk
Alice
Paul Sorvino
Frank
Joanna Gleason
Shirley
Geoffrey Lewis
Willy
Chris Sarandon
Sammy
Jay Patterson
Bernie
Judson Mills
Junior
Rutanya Alda
Gloria
Paul Henry
Pete / Trucker #1
Belinda Balaski
Rita
Jack Breschard
Trucker #2
Nathan Le Grand
Freddie
Sarah Bibb
Cashier
Lisa Long
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Chart
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Chart
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- American Perfekt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Destiny Entertainment, Millennium Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Chart
Paul Chart
Simon Boswell
William Wages
Michael Ruscio
Irvin Kershner, Danny Dimbort, Elie Samaha, Trevor Short, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Chart
Director
William Wages
Director of Photography
Irvin Kershner
Producer
Paul Chart
Writer
Katherine G. Vallin
Production Design
Michael Ruscio
Editor
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
Florence-Isabelle Megginson
Costume Design
Eddie Perez
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Perfekt
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What is American Perfekt about?
Criminal psychiatrist, Jake Nyman is taking a much needed vacation from responsibility. An experimental road trip during which ever decision will be made on a flip of a coin. Meanwhile, Sandra Thomas, disenchanted professional, is en route to pick up her flunked out sister, Alice, at a cheap motel before continuing on to visit their ailing mother. After being forced off the road by a mysterious assailant, however, Sandra is picked up by Jake, who's coin flipping amoral attitude quickly excites her own desire to break a few rules. Or worse. Jake and Sandra's romance is soon driven by chance acts of crime and kindness, all governed by the flip of a coin - at least until Sandra mysteriously disappears and Jake unwittingly picks up her suspicious sister, Alice ...
Who directed American Perfekt?
American Perfekt was directed by Paul Chart.
Who stars in American Perfekt?
The principal cast of American Perfekt includes Amanda Plummer, Robert Forster, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Paul Sorvino.
When was American Perfekt released and how long is it?
American Perfekt was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for American Perfekt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Perfekt was composed by Simon Boswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Perfekt?
American Perfekt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).