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American Perfekt

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.6K
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American Perfekt (1997)
CrimeDramaThriller

Sandra meets a shrink on the way to picking up her sister at a desert town to continue to their mom. He decides by flipping a coin. The coin flipping gets psycho.Sandra meets a shrink on the way to picking up her sister at a desert town to continue to their mom. He decides by flipping a coin. The coin flipping gets psycho.Sandra meets a shrink on the way to picking up her sister at a desert town to continue to their mom. He decides by flipping a coin. The coin flipping gets psycho.

  • Director
    • Paul Chart
  • Writer
    • Paul Chart
  • Stars
    • Amanda Plummer
    • Robert Forster
    • David Thewlis
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Chart
    • Writer
      • Paul Chart
    • Stars
      • Amanda Plummer
      • Robert Forster
      • David Thewlis
    • 23User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Sandra
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Jake
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Santini
    Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk
    • Alice
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Frank
    Joanna Gleason
    Joanna Gleason
    • Shirley
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Willy
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Sammy
    Jay Patterson
    Jay Patterson
    • Bernie
    Judson Mills
    Judson Mills
    • Junior
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Gloria
    Paul Henry
    • Pete…
    Belinda Balaski
    Belinda Balaski
    • Rita
    Jack Breschard
    • Trucker #2
    Nathan Le Grand
    Nathan Le Grand
    • Freddie
    Sarah Bibb
    • Cashier
    Lisa Long
    Lisa Long
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    • Director
      • Paul Chart
    • Writer
      • Paul Chart
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    • Trivia
      Director Paul Chart and star Amanda Plummer were living together at the time they made this film, although they later broke up. Some sources suggest that they were married, but apparently this isn't true.
    • Goofs
      The Sheriff's Department car changes from a Ford Taurus to a Chevrolet Caprice. When driving to Bernie's, the car pulling off the main road is a Ford Taurus. In the next shot, the car pulling up the driveway is a Chevrolet Caprice. At the Utah border, the car is a Chevrolet Caprice. When the Sheriff's car crashes at the end of the film, it is a Ford Taurus.
    • Quotes

      Santini: Where would we be without a few tears, eh?

    • Crazy credits
      End credits run backwards
    • Soundtracks
      Vision (O euchari in leta via)
      By Hildegard von Bingen
      Arranged and Interpreted by Richard Souther
      Courtesy of Angel Records
      Under License From EMI - Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews23

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    8/10

    highly original

    I hope this movie receives more attention now that it's on video. Robert Forster gives a great performance that anchors the film. Also, the casting director has populated this effort with a very talented cast that is willing to go as far as the story requires. Yes, the road movie is a tired genre but I think the performances elevate the movie above its premise.8 out of 10.
    • wigz
    • Mar 29, 1999
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    • Release date
      • September 11, 1997 (Singapore)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Random Killer
    • Filming locations
      • Pearblossom Inn - 13250 Pearblossom Hwy, Pearblossom, California, USA(filming location)
    • Production companies
      • Destiny Entertainment
      • Millennium Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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