American Perfekt (1997)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

Paul Chart

Writer:

Paul Chart (writer)

Release Date:

11 September 1997 (Singapore)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

Plot:

Criminal psychiatrist, Jake Nyman is taking a much needed vacation from responsibility. An experimental...

Plot Keywords:

Coin | Road | Sister | Motel | Psychiatrist

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Amanda Plummer	...	Sandra Thomas
Robert Forster	...	Jake Nyman
David Thewlis	...	Santini
Fairuza Balk	...	Alice Thomas
Paul Sorvino	...	Sheriff Frank Noonan
Joanna Gleason	...	Shirley Dutton
Geoffrey Lewis	...	Willy
Chris Sarandon	...	Deputy Sammy
Jay Patterson	...	Bernie
Judson Mills	...	Junior
Rutanya Alda	...	Gloria
Paul Henry	...	Trucker #1
Belinda Balaski	...	Rita
Jack Breschard	...	Trucker #2
Nathan Le Grand	...	Deputy Freddie

MPAA:

Rated R for grisly violence, strong sexuality/nudity and language.

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

USA:R (Certificate #35187) | Australia:MA | Germany:16 | UK:15 | Spain:13 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Ontario) | Italy:VM14 | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Palmdale, California, USA

Company:

Destiny Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: The license plate on Jake's car changes from blue-on-white California 4A412E9, to yellow-on-blue California 1ECF367.

Soundtrack:

Twilight Time

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.