America(1986)
The Original Outrageous Comedy That Will Take You Away From it All!
America Synopsis
The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.
America (1986) is a comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr., released on October 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Zack Norman, Tammy Grimes, Michael J. Pollard and Richard Belzer. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Writers:
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Producers:
- Paul A. Leeman, Paul E. Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Price
- Composer:
- Leon Pendarvis
- Production:
- ASA Communications
- Status:
- Released
America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zack Norman
as Terrance Hackley
Tammy Grimes
as Joy Hackley
Michael J. Pollard
as Bob Jolly
Richard Belzer
as Gypsy Beam
- Monroe Arnold
Monroe Arnold
as Floyd Praeger
Liz Torres
as Dolores Frantico
Pablo Ferro
as Hector Frantico
- David Kerman
David Kerman
as Mr. Management
- Howard Thomashefsky
Howard Thomashefsky
as Earl Justice
- Michael Bahr
Michael Bahr
as Martin Lang
- Laura Ashton
Laura Ashton
as Tina Lyle
- F.D. Herrick
F.D. Herrick
as Mr. Hackley
Key crew
Directed by Robert Downey Sr., written by Robert Downey Sr., produced by Paul A. Leeman and Paul E. Cohen.
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America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch America online?
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Who stars in America?
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The main cast of America (1986) includes Zack Norman, Tammy Grimes, Michael J. Pollard, Richard Belzer and Monroe Arnold. The film was directed by Robert Downey Sr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was America released?
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America was released on October 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is America worth watching?
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America (1986) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.