Americathon(1979)
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Americathon Synopsis
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.
Americathon (1979) is a comedy film directed by Neal Israel, released on August 10, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard and Chief Dan George. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Neal Israel
- Writers:
- Neal Israel, Michael Mislove, Monica Johnson
- Producers:
- Joe Roth
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- Tom Scott
- Production:
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Americathon Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ritter
as President Chet Roosevelt
Harvey Korman
as Monty Rushmore
Fred Willard
as Vincent Vanderhoff
Chief Dan George
as Sam Birdwater
Richard Schaal
as Jerry
Peter Riegert
as Eric McMurkin
Nancy Morgan
as Lucy Beth
Meat Loaf
as Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
Elvis Costello
as The Earl of Manchester
Howard Hesseman
as Kip Margolis
Jay Leno
as Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)
Peter Marshall
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Neal Israel, written by Neal Israel, Michael Mislove and Monica Johnson, produced by Joe Roth.
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Americathon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 15 ratings.
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Americathon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Americathon online?
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Americathon (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Americathon?
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The main cast of Americathon (1979) includes John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Chief Dan George and Richard Schaal. The film was directed by Neal Israel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Americathon released?
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Americathon was released on August 10, 1979 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Americathon worth watching?
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Americathon (1979) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.