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MASTER SCORE 52.8 / 100
1979·Comedy / Musical·1h 26m

AMERICATHON

“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.

Above the Line
Neal Israel·DirectorMichael Mislove·ScreenplayNeal Israel·ScreenplayGerald Hirschfeld·Director of PhotographyTom Scott·Original Music ComposerDavid Blangsted·Editor
Cast
John Ritter·President Chet RooseveltHarvey Korman·Monty RushmoreFred Willard·Vincent VanderhoffChief Dan George·Sam BirdwaterRichard Schaal·JerryPeter Riegert·Eric McMurkinNancy Morgan·Lucy BethMeat Loaf·Oklahoma Daredevil, Roy BudnitzElvis Costello·The Earl of ManchesterHoward Hesseman·Kip Margolis
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Neal Israel·Director
Writing· 7
Michael Mislove·ScreenplayNeal Israel·ScreenplayMonica Johnson·ScreenplayPhil Proctor·Theatre PlayPeter Bergman·Theatre PlayPeter Bergman·AdaptationPhil Proctor·Adaptation
Camera· 1
Gerald Hirschfeld·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
David Blangsted·EditorJohn C. Howard·Supervising Film Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Tom Scott·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Daniel Paredes·Costume DesignStan Jolley·Production DesignDan Perri·Title Designer
Production· 3
Joe Roth·ProducerEdward Rosen·Executive ProducerDavid Nichols·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Gene LeBell·Stunts
By the Numbers
52.8
OF 100
Master Score
4.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Americathon's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Patriotic, Comedic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a large illustration of Uncle Sam from the back, wearing a blue coat, white shirt, and a red, white, and blue top hat with stars. He s”

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Key Elements
Uncle Sam HatUncle Sam CoatCrowd Of Caricatured Faces
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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