Americathon 1979
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SplatIn 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as President Chet Roosevelt
as Monty Rushmore
as Vincent Vanderhoff
as Sam Birdwater
as Jerry
as Eric McMurkin
as Lucy Beth
as Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
as The Earl of Manchester
as Kip Margolis
Director:
Writer:
Neal Israel, Michael Mislove, Monica Johnson, Phil Proctor, Peter Bergman
Stars:
John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Chief Dan George, Richard Schaal, Peter Riegert, Nancy Morgan, Meat Loaf, Elvis Costello, Howard Hesseman,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
84 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Americathon
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Cast
as President Chet Roosevelt
as Monty Rushmore
as Vincent Vanderhoff
as Sam Birdwater
as Jerry
as Eric McMurkin
as Lucy Beth
as Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
as The Earl of Manchester
as Kip Margolis
as Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)
as Himself
as Missy, VP Advertising
as Mouling Jackson
as Danny Olson
as Jimmy Dumphy
as Big Jim, VP Research
as David Eisenhower
as Moishe Weitzman
as Abdul Muhammad
as Narrator
as Student
as Americathon Stage Dancer
as Chris Broder
as Dancer
as Abdul Mohammad
as Missy, VP Armstrong
as Morty
as Herb
as Mickey
as Sherri
as Oliver Holmes
as Blinky Fun
as Paul Claude Terrando
as Chinese
as Chinese
as Chinese
as Chinese
as Princess Birdwater
as Lenny Birdwater
as Al Feisal
as Commando
as Commando #2
as Commando #3
as Commando 4
as Commando 5
as Commando 6
as Commando 7
as Cindy
as Mr Broder
as Juan Flan
as Ben
as Timmy
as Baby Irene
as Irene's Mother
as Adele Miller
as Mouling's Manager
as Head Electrician
as Assistant Electrician
as Referee
as Reporter 1
as Reporter 2
as TV Production Assistant
as Monty's Girl 1
as Montys Girl 2
as Secretary
as Costumer
as Tailor
as Stage Hand
as Stage Hand
as Stage Hand
as Cameraman
as Tourist
as Telethon Phone Celebrity
as TV Technician
as Rabbi Protester
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as Uncle Sam
as Bicycle Rider
as Spectator at Inauguration
as Americathon Stage Dancer
as Clergy
as Self (Archive Footage)
as Technical DIrector
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as Gold Girl (Uncredited)
as Band Member
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