Americathon

– In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankru..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 26 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Americathon (1979)

In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.

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Americathon (1979) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Aug 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Neal Israel

Writer:

Phil Proctor (play), Peter Bergman (play), Phil Proctor (adaptation), Peter Bergman (adaptation), Neal Israel (screenplay), Michael Mislove (screenplay), Monica Mcgowan Johnson (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Peter Riegert, Zane Buzby

Plot:

In the not too distant future, the United States government is virtually bankrupt and in danger of being foreclosed on by a group of Native Americans, now owners of the massive Nike Corporation. A desperate President decides to make a last-ditch effort to save the country... by raising money with a telethon!

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Unknown

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.3/10