John Ritter
President Chet Roosevelt
Movie
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Synopsis
“The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.”
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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Harvey Korman
Monty Rushmore
Fred Willard
Vincent Vanderhoff
Chief Dan George
Sam Birdwater
Richard Schaal
Jerry
Peter Riegert
Eric McMurkin
Nancy Morgan
Lucy Beth
Meat Loaf
Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy Budnitz
Elvis Costello
The Earl of Manchester
Howard Hesseman
Kip Margolis
Jay Leno
Larry Miller (Poopy Butt)
Peter Marshall
Himself
No photo Nellie Bellflower
Missy, VP Advertising
Zane Buzby
Mouling Jackson
Terence McGovern
Danny Olson
Tommy Lasorda
Jimmy Dumphy
Jimmy Weldon
Big Jim, VP Research
No photo Robert Beer
David Eisenhower
Allan Arbus
Moishe Weitzman
David Opatoshu
Abdul Muhammad
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Americathon available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was Americathon released?
Americathon was released in 1979.
How long is Americathon?
Americathon has a runtime of 1h 24m.
What genre is Americathon?
Americathon is classified as Comedy.
What is the age rating for Americathon?
Americathon is rated PG.