American Perfekt (1997)

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions

American Perfekt (1997) poster

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 ...

Director: Paul Chart
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simon Boswell
Cinematography: William Wages
Editing: Michael Ruscio
Production: Destiny Entertainment, Millennium Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Paul Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Perfekt about?
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 ...
Who directed American Perfekt?
American Perfekt was directed by Paul Chart.
Who stars in American Perfekt?
American Perfekt stars Amanda Plummer, Robert Forster, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Paul Sorvino, Joanna Gleason.
How long is American Perfekt?
American Perfekt has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is American Perfekt?
American Perfekt is a Thriller, Drama film.
Where was American Perfekt produced?
American Perfekt was produced in United States of America.