
Americathon
Americathon
Release: 1979-08-10·Runtime: 84m·★ 3.5
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Cast
Richard Schaalas Jerry
David Opatoshuas Abdul Muhammad, Abdul Mohammad
John Welshas Ben
George Fisheras Al Feisal
Zelda Rubinstein
David S. Cass Sr.as Commando #2
Dick Winslow
Dom Magwilias Mouling's Manager
Harvey Kormanas Monty Rushmore
Jimmy Carteras Self (Archive Footage)
Alison Brownas Americathon Stage Dancer
Allan Arbusas Moishe Weitzman
Loren Janesas Stage Hand
Eric Lee
Fred Lerneras Commando #3
Jimmy Weldonas Big Jim, VP Research
Robert Starras TV Technician
John Loneas Chinese
Tom Platz
Michael Misloveas Mickey
Ben Fong-Torresas Chinese
Nancy Morganas Lucy Beth
Fred Willardas Vincent Vanderhoff
Peter Marshallas Himself
Terence McGovernas Danny Olson
Dorothy Strattenas Americathon Stage Dancer
John Creameras Oliver Holmes
Chester Hayes
Jay Lenoas Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)
George Carlinas Narrator
Willie Tyler
Zane Buzbyas Mouling Jackson
Michael St. Clair
John Ritteras President Chet Roosevelt
Cybill Shepherdas Gold Girl (Uncredited)
J.A. Prestonas Morty
Jake Steinfeld
Jerry Maren
Linda Montana
Gene LeBellas Referee
Howard Hessemanas Kip Margolis
Neal Israelas Rabbi Protester
John Carradineas Uncle Sam
Chief Dan Georgeas Sam Birdwater
Meat Loafas Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
Jamie Masadaas Commando 5
Skeeter Vaughan
Elizabeth Carderas Clergy
Elvis Costelloas The Earl of Manchester
Tommy Lasordaas Jimmy Dumphy
George Memmolias Blinky Fun
Peter Riegertas Eric McMurkin
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