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American Dreamz

American Dreamz

Imagine a country where more people vote for a pop idol than they do for their next President.

20065.01h 47m

Overview

The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County. Recently awakened President Staton even wants in on the craze, as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale.

Directed by Paul Weitz
Written by Paul Weitz
Produced by Paul Weitz, Andrew Miano, Rodney Liber
Box OfficeBudget: $17.0MRevenue: $16.7M

Top Cast

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant

Martin Tweed

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

President Staton

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore

Sally Kendoo

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Chief of Staff

Chris Klein

Chris Klein

William Williams

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Martha Kendoo

Sam Golzari

Sam Golzari

Omer

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

First Lady

Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers

Chet Krogl

John Cho

John Cho

Ittles

Themes & Keywords

usa presidentmusicalimage campaignsinging competitionsleeper agentbombatv showtraiçãoprograma de tv

About American Dreamz

American Dreamz is a comedy, drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of usa president, musical, image campaign, singing competition, sleeper agent, bomba. Directed by Paul Weitz, it stars Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore. The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County. Recently awakened President Staton even wants in on the craze, as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale.

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