An American Dream

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.

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Key crew

• Mann RubinScreenplay
• Robert GistDirector
• Howard RodmanScreenplay
• Johnny MandelOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Stuart WhitmanStephen Richard Rojack
• Janet LeighCherry McMahon
• Eleanor ParkerDeborah Kelly Rojack
• Barry SullivanPolice Lt. G. Roberts
• Lloyd NolanBarney Kelly
• Murray HamiltonArthur Kabot
• J.D. CannonPolice Sgt. Walt Leznicki
• Susan DenbergRuta
• George TakeiAttorney Ord Long
• Les CraneNicky
• Warren StevensJohnny Dell
• Joe De SantisEddie Ganucci

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