American Nightmare
5.3
“Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.”
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
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Cast
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Lawrence Day
Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)
Also in
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The Running Gun
Lora Staley
Louise / Isabelle's workmate
Also in
Thief
Risky Business
Neil Dainard
Tony / Hamilton's right-hand
Known for
Incubus
Lenore Zann
Tina / stripper
Known for
X-Men
X-Men '97
Claudia Udy
Andrea / Isabelle's workmate
Known for
Edge of Sanity
Page Fletcher
Mark / Tina's boyfriend
Known for
Robocop: Prime Directives
Humongous
Michael Ironside
Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
Known for
Total Recall
Nobody
Larry Aubrey
Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor
Also in
The Fifth Day of Peace
The Vindicator
Michael Copeman
Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
Known for
The Fly
Storm of the Century
Bunty Webb
Operator
Also in
Trapped in Paradise
Tommy Boy
Tom Harvey
Hamilton / Eric and Isabelle's father
Known for
Strange Brew
Away from Her
Paul Bradley
Motel Manager
Also in
Goin' Down the Road
Wedding in White
Don McBrearty Director · John Sheppard Screenplay John Gault Story
United States release June 1, 1984 · Produced in Canada · Production Mano Films
Production
Manesco Films
Production
Mano Films
Production
Canada
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · March 17, 1983
Theatrical
United States · June 1, 1984
Theatrical
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