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American Perfekt (1997)

R 100 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   11 September 1997 (Singapore)
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Criminal psychiatrist, Jake Nyman is taking a much needed vacation from responsibility. An experimental road trip during which ever decision will be made on a flip of a coin... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Chart

Writer:

Paul Chart
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amanda Plummer ...
Sandra Thomas
Robert Forster ...
David Thewlis ...
Fairuza Balk ...
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 Paul Henry ...
Trucker #1
Belinda Balaski ...
Rita
Jack Breschard Jack Breschard ...
Trucker #2
Nathan Le Grand ...
Deputy Freddie
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Storyline

Criminal psychiatrist, Jake Nyman is taking a much needed vacation from responsibility. An experimental road trip during which ever decision will be made on a flip of a coin. Meanwhile, Sandra Thomas, disenchanted professional, is en route to pick up her flunked out sister, Alice, at a cheap motel before continuing on to visit their ailing mother. After being forced off the road by a mysterious assailant, however, Sandra is picked up by Jake, who's coin flipping amoral attitude quickly excites her own desire to break a few rules. Or worse. Jake and Sandra's romance is soon driven by chance acts of crime and kindness, all governed by the flip of a coin - at least until Sandra mysteriously disappears and Jake unwittingly picks up her suspicious sister, Alice ... Written by Filmfan  

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Plot Keywords:

Coin | Road | Motel | Psychiatrist | Chance  | See more »

Taglines:

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for grisly violence, strong sexuality/nudity and language See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Singapore) See more »

Also Known As:

Américain impekable See more »

Filming Locations:

Palmdale, California, USA

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

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

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Soundtracks

"Lay It Down"
Written by Michael Timmins
Performed by Cowboy Junkies See more »