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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Drama
Votes1
DirectorMel Damski
WritersRonald M. Cohen, Barbara Corday, Ken Hecht
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAmerican Dream
About American Dream
A family moves from an affluent Chicago suburb to the mixed inner-city neighborhood where the father grew up, with the idea of giving the kids, who are becoming materialistic snobs, the feel of a big city environment.
Directed by Mel Damski, American Dream leans on a strong ensemble — Stephen Macht, Karen Carlson, Hans Conried — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1981.
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