Born American
“Freedom is just a word… until you lose it.”
Synopsis
A trio of American students vacationing in Finland cross the border into the USSR and are soon imprisoned following a skirmish with Soviet soldiers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Born American 1986 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-09
Top Cast
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Mike Norris
Savoy
Steve Durham
Mitch
David Coburn
K.C.
Thalmus Rasulala
The Admiral
Albert Salmi
United States emissary
Piita Vuosalmi
Nadja
Vesa Vierikko
Kapsky
Ismo Kallio
Zarkov
Laura Munsterhjelm
Irina
Antti Horko
Cossack
Pauli Virtanen
Sergei
Jone Takamäki
Interrogator
Inkeri Luoma-aho
Female Guard
Markku Blomqvist
Irina's Father
Sari Havas
Girl at Party
Marjo Vuollo
Tamara
Juhani Tuominen
Car Salesman
Mats Helge Olsson
Priest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Markus Selin, Renny Harlin
- Original Score
- Richard G. Mitchell
- Original Title
- Born American
- Country of Origin
- Finland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Group Ventures, Larmark Productions Inc., Man & Gun Film Production, Videogramm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
Markus Selin, Renny Harlin
Richard G. Mitchell
Henrik Paersch
Paul Martin Smith
Markus Selin
Department Leadership Roster
Markus Selin
Screenplay
Renny Harlin
Director
Renny Harlin
Screenplay
Henrik Paersch
Director of Photography
Richard G. Mitchell
Original Music Composer
Venetia Stevenson
Production Design
Anja Pekkala
Costume Design
Markus Selin
Producer
Eddie Braun
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Martin Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born American
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born American about?
A trio of American students vacationing in Finland cross the border into the USSR and are soon imprisoned following a skirmish with Soviet soldiers.
Who directed Born American?
Born American was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in Born American?
The principal cast of Born American includes Mike Norris, Steve Durham, David Coburn, Thalmus Rasulala, Albert Salmi.
When was Born American released and how long is it?
Born American was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Born American?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born American was composed by Richard G. Mitchell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born American?
Born American holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).