Americathon (1979)
The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.
1979 · PG · 1h 24m · Comedy
Genres: 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.
Director: Neal Israel
Writers: Neal Israel, Michael Mislove, Monica Johnson
Music by: Tom Scott
Cinematography: Gerald Hirschfeld
Editor: David Blangsted
Cast
John Ritter as President Chet RooseveltHarvey Korman as Monty RushmoreFred Willard as Vincent VanderhoffChief Dan George as Sam BirdwaterRichard Schaal as JerryPeter Riegert as Eric McMurkinNancy Morgan as Lucy BethMeat Loaf as Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy BudnitzElvis Costello as The Earl of ManchesterHoward Hesseman as Kip MargolisJay Leno as Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)Peter Marshall as HimselfMore like this
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