America
“The Original Outrageous Comedy That Will Take You Away From it All!”
Synopsis
The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.
Top Cast
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Zack Norman
Terrance Hackley
Tammy Grimes
Joy Hackley
Michael J. Pollard
Bob Jolly
Richard Belzer
Gypsy Beam
Monroe Arnold
Floyd Praeger
Liz Torres
Dolores Frantico
Pablo Ferro
Hector Frantico
David Kerman
Mr. Management
Howard Thomashefsky
Earl Justice
Michael Bahr
Martin Lang
Laura Ashton
Tina Lyle
F.D. Herrick
Mr. Hackley
Evelyn Zuker
Mrs. Hackley
Robert Downey Jr.
Paulie Hackley
Lori Ann Zuker
Tracy Hackley
Michael Sullivan
Neil Jolly
Marie Reynolds
Mr. Management's Secretary
Corinne Wahl
Sportscaster Applicant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Original Score
- Leon Pendarvis
- Original Title
- America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- ASA Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Leon Pendarvis
Richard Price
C. Vaughn Hazell
Paul A. Leeman, Paul E. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Downey Sr.
Writer
Robert Downey Sr.
Director
Paul A. Leeman
Producer
Leon Pendarvis
Original Music Composer
C. Vaughn Hazell
Editor
Richard Price
Director of Photography
Paul E. Cohen
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is America about?
The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.
Who directed America?
America was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
Who stars in America?
The principal cast of America includes Zack Norman, Tammy Grimes, Michael J. Pollard, Richard Belzer, Monroe Arnold.
When was America released and how long is it?
America was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for America was composed by Leon Pendarvis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for America?
America holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).