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American Dreamer

American Dreamer

She was an ordinary housewife until her trip to Paris turned into an extraordinary adventure.

19846.21h 45mPG

Overview

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.

Directed by Rick Rosenthal
Written by Ann Biderman, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf
Produced by Doug Chapin
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Top Cast

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

Cathy Palmer

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

Alan McMann

Giancarlo Giannini

Giancarlo Giannini

Victor Marchand

Coral Browne

Coral Browne

Margaret McMann

James Staley

James Staley

Kevin Palmer

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Kevin Palmer, Jr.

Huckleberry Fox

Huckleberry Fox

Karl Palmer

Jean Rougerie

Jean Rougerie

Don Carlos

Pierre Santini

Pierre Santini

Inspector Klaus

Léon Zitrone

Léon Zitrone

Ivan Stranauvlitch

About American Dreamer

American Dreamer is a action, adventure, comedy, crime, romance film released in 1984. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, it stars JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini. 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.

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