‘An American Romance': Steel, Scale, and an American Vision

King Vidor directs a film that shows how people pursue the American Dream.
‘An American Romance': Steel, Scale, and an American Vision
Anton (John Qualen, L) and his cousin Stefan Dubechek (Brian Donlevy) are fresh off the boat, in “An American Romance.” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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NR | 2h 31m | Drama | 1944

Many people today downplay how great America is and forget or ignore the core promise of the American Dream. There’s absolutely no ceiling to stop anyone’s climb—the sky’s the limit.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.