American Dreamer (1984)
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- PG
- 1h 45min
- Comedy, Crime
- 26 Oct 1984 (USA)
- Movie
Frustrated housewife/writer Cathy Palmer ghostwrites a story about Rebecca Ryan, a dashing international spy, and wins a trip to Paris. While there, she is involved in an accident, and awakens in the hospital believing she IS Rebecca Ryan....
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| JoBeth Williams | ... |
Cathy Palmer / Rebecca Ryan
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| Tom Conti | ... |
Alan McMann
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| Giancarlo Giannini | ... |
Victor Marchand
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| Coral Browne | ... |
Margaret McMann
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| James Staley | ... |
Kevin Palmer
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| Christopher Daniel Barnes | ... |
Kevin Palmer Jr.
(as C.D. Barnes)
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| Huckleberry Fox | ... |
Karl Palmer
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| Jean Rougerie | ... |
Don Carlos Dominguez
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Pierre Santini | ... |
Inspector Klaus
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Léon Zitrone | ... |
Ivan Stranauvlitch - Russian ambassador
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Alain Flick | ... |
Train Passenger #1
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Yassan Khan | ... |
Train Passenger #2
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| Christian de Tillière | ... |
Train Passenger #3
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André Valardy | ... |
Dimitri
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Robin Coleman | ... |
Golf Buddy #1
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Alan Haufrect | ... |
Golf Buddy #2
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| Jeffrey Kramer | ... |
Golf Buddy #3
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Jean-Claude Montalban | ... |
Bellman
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| Fernand Guiot | ... |
Limo Driver
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Pierre Gérard | ... |
Thief on Bike
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Yanou Collart | ... |
Marguerite Lasueur
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Anna Gaylor | ... |
Woman at Bookstore
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Brian Eatwell | ... |
Malcolm
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| Ginette Garcin | ... |
Nurse
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Annick Alane | ... |
Givenchy Saleswoman
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Serge Berry | ... |
Givenchy Manager
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Michel Melki | ... |
Crillon Desk Clerk
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| Jacques Maury | ... |
Crillon Manager
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Guy Montagné | ... |
Cab Driver
(as Guy Montagni)
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Hélène Hily | ... |
Miss Bonner
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| Michel Bardinet | ... |
Rafael Lesueur
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| Wlodzimierz Press | ... |
Russian Diplomat #1
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| Eugeniusz Priwieziencew | ... |
Russian Diplomat #2
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| Mariusz Pujszo | ... |
Russian Diplomat #3
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Jerzy Rogulski | ... |
Russian Diplomat #4
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Béatrice Camurat | ... |
Embassy Guest #1
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| Gilberte Géniat | ... |
Embassy Guest #2
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Alain Janey | ... |
Embassy Guest #3
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| Alexandra Lorska | ... |
Embassy Guest #4
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| Katia Tchenko | ... |
Embassy Guest #5
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Geneviève Omini | ... |
Embassy Guest #6
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François Viaur | ... |
Crillon Night Doorman
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| Nancy Stephens | ... |
Jacqueline
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Murray Gronwall | ... |
Gendarme
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| Franck-Olivier Bonnet | ... |
Man With Matchbook
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| Pierre Olaf | ... |
Priest
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| Hubert Noël | ... |
Doctor At Nightclub
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Vic Heutschy | ... |
American Tourist #1
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Eleanor C. Heutschy | ... |
American Tourist #2
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| Janine Darcey | ... |
Lady on Train
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Micheline Bourday | ... |
Doctor
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Albert Augier | ... |
Customs Inspector
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| Lucas Belvaux | ... |
Thief on Bike
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Claude Carliez | ... |
Un truand (uncredited)
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Kelly | ... |
Woman on the Train (uncredited)
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Gérard Moisan | ... |
Un truand (uncredited)
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| Kimberly Spak | ... |
Girl in park (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rick Rosenthal | ||
Written by
| Ann Biderman | ... | (story) |
| David Greenwalt | ... | () |
| Jim Kouf | ... | () |
Produced by
| Doug Chapin | ... | producer |
| Barry Krost | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Lewis Furey | ||
Cinematography by
| Jan de Bont | ... | (partly) |
| Giuseppe Rotunno | ||
Editing by
| Anne Goursaud | ||
Editorial Department
| Yasha Aginsky | ... | assistant editor |
| Thomas R. Bryant | ... | apprentice editor (as Thomas Bryant) |
| Craig Conwell | ... | assistant editor |
| Axel Hubert | ... | assistant editor (as Axel Anton Hubert) |
| Emmanuelle Lalande | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Wallis Nicita | ... | (as Wally Nicita) |
Production Design by
| Brian Eatwell | ||
Art Direction by
| Marc Frédérix | ||
| Jeffrey L. Goldstein | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carlos Conti | ||
| Gregory Garrison | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Kaplan | ||
Makeup Department
| Ronaldo Abreu | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean-Max Guérin | ... | hair stylist |
| Bob Mills | ... | makeup artist |
| Stephen Robinette | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Jean Lara | ... | unit manager |
| Philippe Modave | ... | production manager: France |
| Ted Swanson | ... | unit production manager: USA |
| William Watkins | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William M. Elvin | ... | second assistant director |
| Bernard Farrel | ... | assistant director |
| Marc Jenny | ... | second assistant director (as Marc Jeny) |
| Catherine Joubé | ... | second assistant director |
| Thomas J. Mack | ... | first assistant director |
| Bernard Seitz | ... | first assistant director |
| Dominique Tabuteau | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Bonino | ... | construction coordinator: USA |
| Bernard Gebouen | ... | property master |
| Terence Gough | ... | production illustrator |
| Emile Guerrier | ... | painter |
| Gary F. Kieldrup | ... | assistant property master: USA (as Gary Kieldrup) |
| David Moll | ... | property master: USA |
| Gary Oseransky | ... | lead man: USA |
| Pierre Thirion | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Mary Andrews | ... | adr editor |
| Daniel Brisseau | ... | sound mixer |
| Charles L. Campbell | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Larry Carow | ... | sound editor |
| Thomas Causey | ... | sound mixer |
| Don Digirolamo | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Hank Garfield | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joseph A. Mayer | ... | adr editor (as Joe Mayer) |
| Chuck Neely | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Andrew Patterson | ... | supervising adr editor |
| David Pettijohn | ... | sound editor |
| Jerry Stanford | ... | sound editor |
| Stephane Van den Bergh | ... | boom operator |
| Darcy Vebber | ... | cable person |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound editor/design (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| René Albouze | ... | special effects technician |
| Jon G. Belyeu | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Jacques Martin | ... | special effects technician |
Stunts
| Alain Barbier | ... | stunt double: Mr. Conti |
| Leslie Rain | ... | stunt double: Ms. Williams |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jean-Louis Airola | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Daniel Breton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Claude Carliez | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
| Daniel Perche | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michel Anquetil | ... | grip |
| Maurice Baltel | ... | grip |
| Larry Barbier | ... | still photographer |
| Luigi Bernardini | ... | focus puller |
| Luigi Bisioli | ... | gaffer |
| Jean-Pierre Bonnotte | ... | still photographer |
| Tahar Boualam | ... | generator operator (as Tahar Boualame) |
| Rodolfo Bramucci | ... | gaffer |
| Larry Debaun | ... | dolly grip: USA |
| Jean-François Drigeard | ... | electrician |
| Alberto Emidi | ... | key grip |
| Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci | ... | camera operator |
| Jean Gava | ... | electrician |
| Jan Gould | ... | best boy grip: USA |
| George Groff | ... | best boy: USA |
| Pascal Henin | ... | electrician |
| Philippe Houdart | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Marcel Jaffredo | ... | grip |
| Robin Alan Knight | ... | key grip (as Robin P. Knight) |
| Thierry Labille | ... | electrician |
| Aïssa Lahoucine | ... | electrician (as Aissa Lahoucine) |
| Michel Loir | ... | steadicam operator |
| Pascal Lombardo | ... | electrician |
| Rachid Madaoui | ... | electrician |
| Gianmaria Majorana | ... | clapper loader (as Gian Maria Majorana) |
| Paul M. Pollard | ... | camera operator |
| Gus Saince | ... | grip (as Gustace Saince) |
| Michel Strasser | ... | grip |
| René Strasser | ... | key grip |
| Gary Tandrow | ... | gaffer |
| William Waldman | ... | first assistant camera: USA (as Bill Waldman) |
Casting Department
| Gilbert Caron | ... | extras casting |
| Catherine Joubé | ... | casting assistant |
| Pearl Kempton | ... | extras casting |
| Mamade | ... | casting: France |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michèle Cerf | ... | head wardrobe |
| April Ferry | ... | costume supervisor: USA |
| Mort Schwartz | ... | costumer: USA |
Location Management
| Jean-Luc Denéchau | ... | assistant location manager (as Jean-Luc Denechau) |
| James Fitzpatrick | ... | location manager |
| Claude-Anne Paureilhe | ... | location manager |
| Jean-Roch Rognoni | ... | location manager |
| Gerard Supau | ... | assistant location manager |
| Jean-François Villemer | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Badami | ... | music editor |
| Dick Bernstein | ... | music editor |
| Richard Grégoire | ... | orchestrator (as Richard Gregoire) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jacqueline Gamard | ... | script supervisor |
| Roz Harris | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Donald P. Desmond | ... | transportation coordinator: USA (as Don Desmond) |
| Paul Shoemaker | ... | transportation captain: USA |
Additional Crew
| Marie-Odile Bertot | ... | accountant |
| Barbara Curtin | ... | dialogue coach |
| Isabelle Dassonville | ... | assistant production secretary |
| Anne Boutin Desvignes | ... | assistant to producers |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Vic Heutschy | ... | publicist |
| Jeanne-Marie Liron | ... | production secretary |
| Robert Monosmith | ... | production auditor (as Bob Monosmith) |
| Mark Rubin | ... | craft service: USA |
| Irene Sergueenko | ... | accountant |
| Judy Smith | ... | assistant: Mr. Rosenthal |
| Pilar Stallworth | ... | production coordinator: USA |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- CEL Film Distribution (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CBS / Fox Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- CBS/Fox Video (1989) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- CBS/Fox (West Germany) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2022) (France) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- D. Bassett & Associates (negative cutting)
- Modern Film Effects (opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frustrated housewife/writer Cathy Palmer ghostwrites a story about Rebecca Ryan, a dashing international spy, and wins a trip to Paris. While there, she is involved in an accident, and awakens in the hospital believing she IS Rebecca Ryan. Much craziness ensues as she meets the writer of the Rebecca Ryan books, thwarts real international spies, and eventually gets her memory back.
Written by Suzanne Houghton |
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| Taglines | A comedy thriller that's a romantic romp of a movie See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,580,990, 28 Oct 1984 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | JoBeth Williams for this film in 1984 received the Best Actress prize at the Kansas City Film Critics Circle (KCFCC) Awards. See more » |
| Goofs | When Rebecca is drunkenly conducting the ensemble playing at the embassy party, the musicians are clearly not playing the Strauss waltz that is heard on the sound track. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Oh God, You Devil/American Dreamer/Body Double/Crimes of Passion (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Music orchestrated and conducted by Richard Gregoire See more » |
| Quotes |
Inspector Klaus:
What are you trying to tell me? Is she Rebecca Ryan or is she not Rebecca Ryan? Alan McMann: I told you! There is no such person. Inspector Klaus: But she sat right here! Alan McMann: No! She thinks she's a character in a book. She thinks I'm a character in a book. She even thinks my mother is a character in a book. The woman is crazy! Inspector Klaus: She is not the only one. Alan McMann: Look, you have got to do something because the priest's death was not an accident. That bullet, and this one, were meant for Rebecca. Inspector Klaus: The women that does not exist... Alan McMann: No, of course she exists but not as Rebecca! Inspector Klaus: Because Rebecca does not exist. Alan McMann: Right! Inspector Klaus: Wrong! [throws Alan out of his office] See more » |