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America

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
215
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America (1986)
Comedy

The zany crew of a New York cable television station accidentally bounces a signal off the moon, which brings them worldwide attention.The zany crew of a New York cable television station accidentally bounces a signal off the moon, which brings them worldwide attention.The zany crew of a New York cable television station accidentally bounces a signal off the moon, which brings them worldwide attention.

  • Director
    • Robert Downey Sr.
  • Writers
    • Richard Belzer
    • Robert Downey Sr.
  • Stars
    • Zack Norman
    • Tammy Grimes
    • Michael J. Pollard
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    215
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Downey Sr.
    • Writers
      • Richard Belzer
      • Robert Downey Sr.
    • Stars
      • Zack Norman
      • Tammy Grimes
      • Michael J. Pollard
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Zack Norman
    Zack Norman
    • Terrance Hackley
    Tammy Grimes
    Tammy Grimes
    • Joy Hackley
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Bob Jolly
    Richard Belzer
    Richard Belzer
    • Gypsy Beam
    Monroe Arnold
    • Floyd Praeger
    Liz Torres
    Liz Torres
    • Dolores Frantico
    Pablo Ferro
    Pablo Ferro
    • Hector Frantico
    David Kerman
    • Mr. Management
    Howard Thomashefsky
    • Earl Justice
    Michael Bahr
    • Martin Lang
    Laura Ashton
    • Tina Lyle
    F.D. Herrick
    • Mr. Hackley
    Evelyn Zuker
    • Mrs. Hackley
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Paulie Hackley
    Lori Ann Zuker
    • Tracy Hackley
    Michael Sullivan
    • Neil Jolly
    Marie Reynolds
    • Mr. Management's Secretary
    Corinne Wahl
    • Sportscaster Applicant
    • (as Corrine Alphen)
    • Director
      • Robert Downey Sr.
    • Writers
      • Richard Belzer
      • Robert Downey Sr.
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in 1982, not released until 1986.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Atop the Fourth Wall: Reagan's Raiders #1 (2017)

    User reviews5

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    Remarkably bad movie

    Rarely, does a film combine so many poor actors, such a lame story, stilted script writing and unappealing characters.

    The good thing about this movie is the 2 minute cameo appearance by Corinne Wahl describing how much she enjoys riding on motorcycles. Very sexy scene. This segment appears about 5 minutes into the movie. After that, eject the tape from your VCR and throw it into the fire.
    • stifler
    • Jan 19, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Moonbeam
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • ASA Communications
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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