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starring: JoBeth Williams, Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, Coral Browne, James Staleydirected by: Rick Rosenthal
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786300250772
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6300250776
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: January 01, 1998
Sales Rank: 17789
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: October 26, 1984
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
JoBeth Williams plays an unfulfilled housewife who wins a trip to Paris after entering a short-story contest. Once there, she is hit by a car and wakes up believing she is the ingenious and brave heroine from her story. A series of misadventures leads her on a merry chase with fellow bumbler Tom Conti. The casting is a little dubious, but the ever adorable Conti gives this charm. It may rip off Romancing the Stone--without emulating that flick's witty dialogue or sexuality--but this appealing fluff remains a pleasant, if slight, diversion. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - An oddball romantic comedy
"American Dreamer" is one of my wife's favorite movies. She's seen it time and again and finally convinced me to sit down and watch it with her. I'm glad she did. It's an oddball sort of silly romp through Paris with JoBeth Williams and Tom Conti that gave me some chuckles and a few laughs. I was reminded of another movie I saw a long time ago called "Romancing the Stone" with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Anyway, I recommend this movie to anyone who just wants to be entertained for one and ... Read More
Rating: - American Dreamer
"The most important thing, kid, is that you're doing something you like to do."
Housewife Cathy Palmer enters a writing contest, and wins a trip to Paris to meet the author of her favorite series. Shortly after her arrival, an accident causes her to develop amnesia. When she awakens in the hospital, she thinks she is Rebecca Ryan, the protagonist from the story contest. She's convinced that the author's son, Alan, is Rebecca's sidekick, Dimitri. Soon she's unwittingly embroiled herself ... Read More
Rating: - American Dreamer
Since this is one of my all time favorite movies, I was delighted to finally be able to purchase it on DVD! I absolutely love this movie! Even though I know what is going to happen, I laugh every time I watch it again.
JoBeth Williams and Tom Conti are delightful in it.
Rating: - A great afternoon romp
I looked for years for this film. American Dreamer speaks to the dreamer in us all. An unhappy housewife with dreams of a more glamorous life who accidentally creates her dream life after suffering a blow to the head. Mass confusion and a cliche ending that works with instead of against the movie ensue. Intrigue, excitement and a wonderful new wardrobe, who wouldn't want to be Rebecca Ryan for a day.
Rating: - American Dreamer - an oldie but goodie
It's dated, but a fun-loving, action packed romantic comedy. The actors seem to have fun with their roles and overall it continues to entertain. Safe for the whole family~!
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