Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 1966 · 1h 43m

An American Dream

Director

Cast

Stuart Whitman as Stephen Richard Rojack Janet Leigh as Cherry McMahon Eleanor Parker as Deborah Kelly Rojack Barry Sullivan as Police Lt. G. Roberts Lloyd Nolan as Barney Kelly Murray Hamilton as Arthur Kabot

Crew

Sam Leavitt — Director of Photography George R. Rohrs — Editor Johnny Mandel — Original Music Composer Mann Rubin — Screenplay Howard Rodman — Screenplay Norman Mailer — Novel

Tagline

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

talk show murder suspect

Key Collaborators

Robert Gist Director Sam Leavitt Director of Photography George R. Rohrs Editor Johnny Mandel Original Music Composer Mann Rubin Screenplay Howard Rodman Screenplay Norman Mailer Novel William Conrad Producer Jimmy Lydon Producer Howard Shoup Costume Design

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