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American Dreamer (1984)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Kit Carson
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti
Published ID: 286
UPC: 097368873841, 097361406848,
Plot: In this farcical look at a female detective/mystery story writer, Cathy Palmer (JoBeth Williams) is an ordinary housewife living in Ohio with a condescending husband who is far from ideal. When Cathy wins a writing contest and has the chance to go to Paris and meet the author of the romance novels she loves, her husband tries to prevent the trip. In the end, Cathy's interests prevail, though her husband still refuses to go with her. After arriving in Paris, Cathy is knocked down by a car and wakes up in the hospital with all memory of her past life erased. In its place, she believes she is Rebecca Ryan, the heroine in the romance novels she has read. Carrying her unconscious role to the hilt, she dresses in elegant clothes and meets the comically rattled Alan McMann (Tom Conti) who becomes her partner, of sorts. Little does she know that Alan is not Rebecca's secretary, but the actual ghost writer of the Ryan novels. Cathy begins to suspect that villains are lurking everywhere, and her intuition in that regard is unerring -- she has doubts about the klutzy leader of the French opposition party (Giancarlo Giannini), and it turns out her doubts are well-founded. As the plot thickens, it becomes apparent that sooner or later Cathy-cum-Rebecca will have to realize the truth about her identity, but in the meantime, much skullduggery awaits. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
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2 Hours of free therapy!!
Added 11/10/2009

Oh my goodness....this movie is one of my favorites and I actually found it by accident! Rented it years ago from a video store and loved it so much I bought it. I've had to replace my video 3 different times from wearing it out! So glad they make this in DVD now! Great movie to watch with your friends. My husband says it is a chick flick however he always likes to watch it too!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would!
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Excellent service!
Added 7/8/2009

My order was quickly shipped to me in excellent condition, just as it was promised.
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Love American Dreamer
Added 5/14/2009

My wife and I saw this film when it first came out in the early 80's. And sure, it now seems a bit dated and the script is all kinds of schmaltzy. But the film is a winner because the two stars perform so well together, the Paris scenery is so wonderful and like all romantic comedies, it delivers a satisfyingly happy ending.
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One of the best movies ever!
Added 4/16/2009

I rarely watch a movie more than once. I have watched this movie more times then I can count. Every time I don't feel well or am just blue, I pull this movie out. I saw it as a preview in the movie theater and it got a standing ovation. We could not believe how the critics panned it the next day. It is some of JoBeth Williams best work, Tom Conti is spectacular and James Staley as the obnoxious husband is amazing. This movie is a rare gift. It entertains viewing after viewing after viewing.
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A Gem!
Added 3/31/2009

American Dreamer is a classic sleeper. For some reason this movie never got the hype it deserved. Its a creative, action packed comedy that I never get tired of watching. This is actually the 4th copy I have purchased. I keep giving them away as gifts!
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2 Hours of free therapy!!
Added 11/10/2009

Oh my goodness....this movie is one of my favorites and I actually found it by accident! Rented it years ago from a video store and loved it so much I bought it. I've had to replace my video 3 different times from wearing it out! So glad they make this in DVD now! Great movie to watch with your friends. My husband says it is a chick flick however he always likes to watch it too!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Excellent service!
Added 7/8/2009

My order was quickly shipped to me in excellent condition, just as it was promised.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Love American Dreamer
Added 5/14/2009

My wife and I saw this film when it first came out in the early 80's. And sure, it now seems a bit dated and the script is all kinds of schmaltzy. But the film is a winner because the two stars perform so well together, the Paris scenery is so wonderful and like all romantic comedies, it delivers a satisfyingly happy ending.
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