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American Dream(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-04-26
90%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 14m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Mace Neufeld Productions
Movie: American Dream
Top 10 Billed Cast
Stephen Macht
Danny Novak
Karen Carlson
Donna Novak
Hans Conried
Abe Berlowitz
John McIntire
Sam Whittier
John Karlen
Coach Ritter
Scott Brady
Mr. Becker
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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.
Release Date
1981-04-26
Average
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Rating:
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Languages:
English
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