The American Dreamer (1971)
Overview
A documentary about actor/director Dennis Hopper, showing him at his home and studio putting together his film "The Last Movie."
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.42 |
Directed By
Lawrence Schiller
L.M. Kit Carson
Crew
Lawrence Schiller
L.M. Kit Carson
L.M. Kit Carson
Dennis Hopper
Jason G. Brent
Lawrence Schiller
Warner E. Leighton
Lawrence Schiller
Charles Peck
Lawrence Schiller
Chuck Levey
TOP CAST
Dennis Hopper
Himself
Lois Ursone
Herself
L.M. Kit Carson
Himself
Lawrence Schiller
Himself
Margareth Clémenti
Herself
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