American Dreamer (1984)

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.

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$5,021,751
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Summary Details
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$1,580,990
Earliest Release DateOctober 26, 1984 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 45 min
GenresComedy Crime Romance Thriller
FilmmakersRole
Rick Rosenthal Director
Ann Biderman Writer
David Greenwalt Writer
Jim Kouf Writer
Doug Chapin Producer
Lewis Furey Composer
Jan de Bont Cinematographer
Giuseppe Rotunno Cinematographer
Anne Goursaud Editor
Brian Eatwell Production Designer
CastRole
JoBeth Williams
Tom Conti
Giancarlo Giannini
Coral Browne