Americana
“There's a dark horse in the American Dream.”
Synopsis
In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.
Top Cast
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David Carradine
The American Soldier
Barbara Hershey
Jess's Daughter
Michael Greene
Mike the Garageman
Arnold Herzstein
Old Storekeeper
John Blyth Barrymore
John / Jack
Greg Walker
Greg
Bruce Carradine
Cop
David Kern
Wrecking Yard Man
Claire Townsend
Lieutenant
Fran Ryan
Colonel
Rick Van Ness
Grateful Dead Fan
Buz Storch
New Storekeeper
Dan Haggerty
Jake
Masagwa
The Fighting Dog
Buffalo
The Local Dog
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Carradine
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Carr
- Original Score
- Craig Huxley
- Original Title
- Americana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Carradine
Richard Carr, Henry Morton Robinson
Craig Huxley
R. Michael Stringer, Robert E. Collins
David Kern, David Carradine
David Carradine, Skip Sherwood
Department Leadership Roster
R. Michael Stringer
Director of Photography
Rick Van Ness
Production Design
Pat Green
Costume Design
David Carradine
Director
Robert E. Collins
Director of Photography
David Carradine
Producer
David Kern
Editor
Richard Carr
Screenplay
David Carradine
Editor
Craig Huxley
Original Music Composer
Greg Walker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Americana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Americana about?
In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.
Who directed Americana?
Americana was directed by David Carradine.
Who stars in Americana?
The principal cast of Americana includes David Carradine, Barbara Hershey, Michael Greene, Arnold Herzstein, John Blyth Barrymore.
When was Americana released and how long is it?
Americana was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Americana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Americana was composed by Craig Huxley.
Is Americana based on a book or true story?
Americana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Morton Robinson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Americana?
Americana holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).