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America

R19861h 23mRobert Downey Sr.
IMDb 4.5

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"The Original Outrageous Comedy That Will Take You Away From it All!"

The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.

Comedy
New York CityCable Tv

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What is America (1986) about?

The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.

Who stars in America?

America stars Zack Norman (Terrance Hackley), Tammy Grimes (Joy Hackley), Michael J. Pollard (Bob Jolly), Richard Belzer (Gypsy Beam), Monroe Arnold (Floyd Praeger). The film was directed by Robert Downey Sr..

How long is America?

America has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is America worth watching?

America holds an IMDb rating of 4.5/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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