Americathon
"The ultimate spectacle is now a movie."
Originally released in 1979. Americathon is a comedy film. directed by Neal Israel. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Ritter, Harvey Korman, and Fred Willard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Americathon about?
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 N...
Who directed Americathon?
Americathon was directed by Neal Israel.
How long is Americathon?
Americathon has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Americathon released?
Americathon was released on August 10, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Americathon?
The main cast of Americathon includes John Ritter, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Chief Dan George, Richard Schaal.