The American Clock
Synopsis
Moe, Rose and Lee Baumler are members of an upper class family who find the world completely changed when they lose everything in the stock market crash of 1929. Lee, a college-age young man, who now faces no possibility of entering college, decides to go on the road to see what is happening to the rest of the country.
Top Cast
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Loren Dean
Young Lee Baumler
John Randolph
Older Lee Baumler
Mary McDonnell
Rose Baumler
John Rubinstein
Moe Baumler
David Strathairn
Young Arthur Huntington
Darren McGavin
Older Arthur Huntington
Felton Perry
Clarence
Joanna Miles
Fanny
Jim Dale
Ted Quinn
Eddie Bracken
Grandpa
Shae D'Lyn
Young Doris
Bob Clark
Alex Bookston
Ivette Soler
Wynn Reichert
Dorothy Dorian James
Caylen Clark
Tony Roberts
Jesse Livermore
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Galati, Arthur Miller
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- The American Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Amblin Television, Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Frank Galati, Arthur Miller
Paul Zaza
Stan Cole
Leanne Moore, Michael Brandman
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Clark
Director
Leanne Moore
Producer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Stan Cole
Editor
Vaughan Edwards
Production Design
Betty Pecha Madden
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The American Clock.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Clock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American Clock about?
Moe, Rose and Lee Baumler are members of an upper class family who find the world completely changed when they lose everything in the stock market crash of 1929. Lee, a college-age young man, who now faces no possibility of entering college, decides to go on the road to see what is happening to the rest of the country.
Who directed The American Clock?
The American Clock was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in The American Clock?
The principal cast of The American Clock includes Loren Dean, John Randolph, Mary McDonnell, John Rubinstein, David Strathairn.
When was The American Clock released and how long is it?
The American Clock was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The American Clock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Clock was composed by Paul Zaza.