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Americathon 1979

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Neal Israel
Written by: Neal Israel & Monica Johnson & Michael Mislove
Release date: 1979-08-10
Runtime: 86 minutes
Tagline: The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.
Cast:
John Ritter
John Ritter
President Chet Roosevelt 
Harvey Korman
Harvey Korman
Monty Rushmore 
Fred Willard
Fred Willard
Vincent Vanderhoff 
Chief Dan George
Chief Dan George
Sam Birdwater 
Richard Schaal
Richard Schaal
Jerry 
Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert
Eric McMurkin 
Links:
IMDb Americathon movie stills
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