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.
Eric McMurkin
The film's tagline is: "The ultimate spectacle is now a movie."
The runtime is 84 minutes (1h 24m).
The film was directed by Neal Israel.
The screenplay was written by Neal Israel and Michael Mislove.
The score was composed by Tom Scott.
Cinematography was handled by Gerald Hirschfeld.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 162 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0078766.
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Poor
12 votes
Americathon
Released
PG
English
United States of America
