Young Americans
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Synopsis
A 1967 pseudo-documentary film chronicling the travel experiences of The Young Americans choir. It was given an Academy Award in 1969, though it was revoked because it was released in 1967 and was thus ineligible, the only film in history to have done so.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Original Score
- Billy Byers
- Original Title
- Young Americans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Robert Cohn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Grasshoff
Alexander Grasshoff
Billy Byers
Richard Moore
David Newhouse
Robert Cohn, Alexander Grasshoff, Hisako Tsukuba
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Grasshoff
Writer
David Newhouse
Editor
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Alexander Grasshoff
Director
Robert Cohn
Producer
Alexander Grasshoff
Producer
Hisako Tsukuba
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Academy Award – Best Documentary Feature
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Americans
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What is Young Americans about?
A 1967 pseudo-documentary film chronicling the travel experiences of The Young Americans choir. It was given an Academy Award in 1969, though it was revoked because it was released in 1967 and was thus ineligible, the only film in history to have done so.
Who directed Young Americans?
Young Americans was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.
Who stars in Young Americans?
The principal cast of Young Americans includes Milton Anderson, Vicki Lawrence, Ken Prymus, Judy Randel.
When was Young Americans released and how long is it?
Young Americans was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Americans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Americans was composed by Billy Byers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Americans?
Young Americans holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).