King of America
Synopsis
Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating. Making his way west across the country, Andreas eventually comes upon another railroad looking for workers. It turns out Mekakis has gone westward, too. He offers Andreas the only job suitable for him, a "mountain mover" on the suicide squad: He must grapple down the face of a cliff, position sticks of dynamite and then climb back up again before the lit fuses reach the explosive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dezsö Magyar
- Screenplay & Story
- B.J. Merholz
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Swados
- Original Title
- King of America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Center for Television in the Humanities
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dezsö Magyar
B.J. Merholz
Elizabeth Swados
Mike Fash
Ken Eluto, Jay Freund
Sue Jett, David Horwatt, Tony Mark
Department Leadership Roster
Dezsö Magyar
Director
Sue Jett
Producer
Ken Eluto
Editor
Jay Freund
Editor
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
B.J. Merholz
Writer
Tony Mark
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of America
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What is King of America about?
Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating. Making his way west across the country, Andreas eventually comes upon another railroad looking for workers. It turns out Mekakis has gone westward, too. He offers Andreas the only job suitable for him, a "mountain mover" on the suicide squad: He must grapple down the face of a cliff, position sticks of dynamite and then climb back up again before the lit fuses reach the explosive.
Who directed King of America?
King of America was directed by Dezsö Magyar.
Who stars in King of America?
The principal cast of King of America includes Michael Welden, Larry Atlas, David Canary, Philip Casnoff, Olympia Dukakis.
When was King of America released and how long is it?
King of America was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for King of America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of America was composed by Elizabeth Swados.