Movie: American Nightmare

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lawrence Day
Lawrence Day

Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)

Lora Staley
Lora Staley

Louise / Isabelle's workmate

Neil Dainard
Neil Dainard

Tony / Hamilton's right-hand

Lenore Zann
Lenore Zann

Tina / stripper

Claudia Udy
Claudia Udy

Andrea / Isabelle's workmate

Page Fletcher
Page Fletcher

Mark / Tina's boyfriend

Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside

Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)

Larry Aubrey
Larry Aubrey

Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor

Michael Copeman
Michael Copeman

Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)

Bunty Webb
Bunty Webb

Operator

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  • Overview

    A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.

  • Release Date

    1983-03-17

  • Average

    4.333

  • Rating:

    2.2 starts
  • Tagline

    Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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