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Americathon

Americathon (1979)

3.8 | 10 Aug 1979 | Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Neal Israel Director
Peter Bergman Adaptation
Michael Mislove Screenplay
Joe Roth Producer
Peter Bergman Theatre Play
John C. Howard Supervising Film Editor
Daniel Paredes Costume Design
Neal Israel Screenplay
Phil Proctor Theatre Play
Stan Jolley Production Design

Americathon (1979) Cast & Crew

John Ritter
John Ritter
President Chet Roosevelt
Harvey Korman
Harvey Korman
Monty Rushmore
Fred Willard
Fred Willard
Vincent Vanderhoff
Chief Dan George
Chief Dan George
Sam Birdwater
Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert
Eric McMurkin
Nancy Morgan
Nancy Morgan
Lucy Beth
Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf
Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
The Earl of Manchester
Howard Hesseman
Howard Hesseman
Kip Margolis

Americathon (1979) Images

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