Made in U.S.A.
“They hit the road in search of thrills and excitement... They got more than they bargained for...”
Synopsis
Two men from Pennsylvania give up hope in their small run down coal mining town, and head off in search of the beaches of California. The two steal cars as they travel across the USA and are joined by a wild young woman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Zbigniew Kempinski
- Original Score
- Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Steve Shelley, Lee Ranaldo
- Original Title
- Made in U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Navajo
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- DEG, Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Friedman
Zbigniew Kempinski, Nick Wechsler
Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Steve Shelley, Lee Ranaldo
Curtis Clark
Curtiss Clayton
Charles Roven
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Friedman
Director
Thurston Moore
Original Music Composer
Kim Gordon
Original Music Composer
Steve Shelley
Original Music Composer
Lee Ranaldo
Original Music Composer
Harry Wowchuk
Stunt Coordinator
James William Newport
Production Design
Zbigniew Kempinski
Screenplay
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Curtis Clark
Director of Photography
Charles Roven
Producer
Curtiss Clayton
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Made in U.S.A.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Made in U.S.A. about?
Two men from Pennsylvania give up hope in their small run down coal mining town, and head off in search of the beaches of California. The two steal cars as they travel across the USA and are joined by a wild young woman.
Who directed Made in U.S.A.?
Made in U.S.A. was directed by Ken Friedman.
Who stars in Made in U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Made in U.S.A. includes Adrian Pasdar, Chris Penn, Lori Singer, Judith Baldwin, Jacqueline Murphy.
When was Made in U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Made in U.S.A. was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Made in U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Made in U.S.A. was composed by Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Steve Shelley, Lee Ranaldo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Made in U.S.A.?
Made in U.S.A. holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).