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American Dreamer

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American Dreamer
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PG,1hr 45min
Release:
1984
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Paramount
Synopsis: In this farcical look at a female detective/mystery story writer, Cathy Palmer (JoBeth Williams) is an ordinary housewife living in Ohio with a condescending husband who is far from ideal. When Cathy wins a writing contest and has the chance to go to Paris and meet the author of the romance novels she loves, her husband tries to prevent the trip. In the end, Cathy's interests prevail, though her husband still refuses to go with her. After arriving in Paris, Cathy is knocked down by a car and wakes ... Full Synopsis
Featured Cast
Cathy Palmer
Alan McMann
Victor Marchand
Margaret McMann
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