An American Dream

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.

Cast

Stuart Whitman

as Stephen Richard Rojack

Janet Leigh

as Cherry McMahon

Eleanor Parker

as Deborah Kelly Rojack

Barry Sullivan

as Police Lt. G. Roberts

Lloyd Nolan

as Barney Kelly

Murray Hamilton

as Arthur Kabot

J.D. Cannon

as Police Sgt. Walt Leznicki

Susan Denberg

as Ruta

George Takei

as Attorney Ord Long

Les Crane

as Nicky

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