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