DRAMA . 1966 . 1h 43m . 4.7/10

An American Dream_

"Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?"

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.

Starring Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker

4.7/10

Rating

1h 43m

Runtime

1966

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

An American Dream poster

Young Mrs. Rojack has some weird ideas. She's the stuff that dreams are made of. Or is it nightmares...?

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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Cast

Stuart Whitman stars as Stephen Richard Rojack in An American Dream.

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Year context

An American Dream was released 60 years ago in 1966.

Overview

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, Ste...

An American Dream is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

CAST (20)

Stuart Whitman

Stephen Richard Rojack

Janet Leigh

Eleanor Parker

Deborah Kelly Rojack

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

Police Lt. G. Roberts

Lloyd Nolan

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

J.D. Cannon

J.D. Cannon

Police Sgt. Walt Leznicki

Susan Denberg

George Takei

Attorney Ord Long

Les Crane

Warren Stevens

Warren Stevens

Johnny Dell

Joe De Santis

Joe De Santis

Eddie Ganucci

Stacy Harris

Detective O'Brien

Paul Mantee

Paul Mantee

Shago Martin

Harold Gould

Ganucci's Attorney

Kelly Jean Peters

Kelly Jean Peters

Hal K. Dawson

Apartment House Guard

Richard Derr

James Nolan

James Nolan

Monsignor Jim

JS

Jack Shea

Police Detective

DETAILS

Release

August 31, 1966

Status

Released

Runtime

103 min (1h 43m)

Country

United States

Rating

4.7/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is An American Dream about?

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.

How long is An American Dream?

An American Dream has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Who stars in An American Dream?

The cast of An American Dream includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Eleanor Parker, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan.

What is the rating of An American Dream?

An American Dream has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Thriller