Americana(1981)
There's a dark horse in the American Dream.
Americana Synopsis
In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.
Americana (1981) is a drama film directed by David Carradine, released on May 16, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars David Carradine, Barbara Hershey, Michael Greene and Arnold Herzstein. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- David Carradine
- Writers:
- Henry Morton Robinson, Richard Carr
- Producers:
- David Carradine
- Cinematographer:
- R. Michael Stringer
- Composer:
- Craig Huxley
- Production:
- Crown International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Americana Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Carradine
as The American Soldier
Barbara Hershey
as Jess's Daughter
Michael Greene
as Mike the Garageman
- Arnold Herzstein
Arnold Herzstein
as Old Storekeeper
John Blyth Barrymore
as John / Jack
- Greg Walker
Greg Walker
as Greg
- Bruce Carradine
Bruce Carradine
as Cop
- David Kern
David Kern
as Wrecking Yard Man
- Claire Townsend
Claire Townsend
as Lieutenant
Fran Ryan
as Colonel
- Rick Van Ness
Rick Van Ness
as Grateful Dead Fan
- Buz Storch
Buz Storch
as New Storekeeper
Key crew
Directed by David Carradine, written by Henry Morton Robinson and Richard Carr, produced by David Carradine.
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Americana Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Americana – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Americana online?
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Americana (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Americana?
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The main cast of Americana (1981) includes David Carradine, Barbara Hershey, Michael Greene, Arnold Herzstein and John Blyth Barrymore. The film was directed by David Carradine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Americana released?
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Americana was released on May 16, 1981 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Americana worth watching?
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Americana (1981) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.