An American Dream

A sweaty, noirish descent into guilt and violence, carried by a tense, brooding atmosphere and a flawed protagonist.

Directed by

Robert Gist

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker

Tagline

Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, betrayal, crime, obsession

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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