Top Cast
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Joey Travolta
Patsy
Andrew Zeller
Sally Boy
Robert Gallo
Carmine
Wendy MacDonald
Connie
George Simonelli
Marco
Elaine Pelino
Millie
Biff Yeager
Ryan
Laurel Wiley
Carley
Dallas Cole
Angie
Talbot Perry Simons
Bennie
Gato Liagio
Joey
Philip Suriano
Frankie Fingers
Kenny Riccio
Tony Bones
Sam Travolta
Angelo
Gino Dentie
Philly
Ria Coyne
Lupe
Tony Vallo
Jimmy the Gimp
Harold Green
Mannie
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Martino
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Martino
- Original Score
- Jeff Lass
- Original Title
- American Born
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- PM Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Martino
Raymond Martino, Addison Randall
Jeff Lass
F. Smith Martin, Scott Morris
John Dagnen, Paul G. Volk
Joseph Merhi, Richard Pepin
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Martino
Director
Raymond Martino
Screenplay
Addison Randall
Writer
Joseph Merhi
Producer
Richard Pepin
Producer
Jeff Lass
Original Music Composer
F. Smith Martin
Director of Photography
John Dagnen
Editor
Paul G. Volk
Editor
Matt Mania
Production Design
Darryle Johnson
Costume Design
Michael J. Sarna
Stunt Coordinator
John Roth
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Born.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Born
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Born about?
A teenager who is obsessed with gangster movies believes himself to be a real gangster after his father is murdered.
Who directed American Born?
American Born was directed by Raymond Martino.
Who stars in American Born?
The principal cast of American Born includes Joey Travolta, Andrew Zeller, Robert Gallo, Wendy MacDonald, George Simonelli.
When was American Born released and how long is it?
American Born was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for American Born?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Born was composed by Jeff Lass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Born?
American Born holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).