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Americathon [VHS] (1979)

Starring: John Ritter, Harvey Korman Director: Neal Israel Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: VHS Tape
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Watch Meatloaf Battle a Car, March 17, 1999
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It's 1998, America is out of gas both literally and figuratively. People live in permanently parked cars, walking, jogging and biking to work.

When a Native American billionaire who loaned money to the government to cover the national debt threatens to foreclose on the nation, a telethon is held to raise the money to save the country.

An early work from Neal Israel, the man who would later create such classics as the *original* "Police Academy" and "Real Genius," the movie brims with humorous high-concept jokes. For example, in schemes to raise money, San Diego is sold to Mexico and a daredevil (played by Meatloaf) battles a car.

Aside from the comedy, there's a great soundtrack with songs by the Beach Boys and Elvis Costello (who makes a cameo appearance). One of my favorite films of the late 70's, this is a great addition to anyone's video collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars OMG, I can't believe this movie exists!, September 29, 2008
With this whole economic crisis on Wall Street and the Feds trying to bail us out, I told my husband this evening, "What if there was a telethon so we could raise money for America and we could save our own country, could that help?" He responded by saying, "You know, there's an actual movie about that with John Ritter and San Diego gets sold to Mexico." Here I thought I was coming up with an original idea and clever idea someone beat me to it. I am on a mission to find/buy this movie and watch it. the premise sounds hysterical. I will add to the review when I do. But seriously, I think as an American, if there was an "Americathon," I could not ignore the crisis and would try to help with as much as my pocketbook would allow. I'm not rich my any means but $500-$700 would be feasible and I would hope more of my fellow Americans would do the same to take us out of this mess that Greedy Corporate America has gotten us into. Go OBAMA!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Americathon, February 8, 2009
I remember seeing this movie when I was a kid. I think it was very funny and can be enjoyed today. The company that owns the rights to this film should release it on DVD.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A second Look
With the recent Wall Street meltdown and increasing bailout from foreign investors, I think this movie deserves a second look. Read more
Published 20 months ago by U-Turn

4.0 out of 5 stars How soon we forget!
In an age where Liberals have more or less succeeded in resucitating the sad legacy of Jimmy Carter, this film was actually made during the pits of the Carter administration (with... Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by Daisy Brambletoes

3.0 out of 5 stars A twisted view of the '70s.
Americathon was a satire about the 1970s showing what the country would be like if the trends continued. Read more
Published on August 22, 2002 by Orion

3.0 out of 5 stars Funny Movie--and Scarily Prophetic...
I remember seeing AMERICATHON a long time ago on video. I thought that it was weird, dumb sometimes, but with a wicked sense of humor that I appreciated. Read more
Published on September 21, 2001 by Robert J. Schneider

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Fun
This is a really funny movie, but had great foresight--it was made in 1979 before Ronald Reagan put us into mega debt. Read more
Published on March 4, 2001 by Justine Cardello

1.0 out of 5 stars America-THUD
Here's a great idea for a comedy that assembled a capable cast but lacked enough inspired ideas to make it work. Read more
Published on January 21, 2001 by Christopher J. Jarmick

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