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Americathon

A high-stakes challenge unfolds as a TV consultant takes on the daunting task of hosting a telethon to thwart a potential takeover of the US by wealthy Native American investors, as decreed by the President.

In a dystopian future, the United States faces financial collapse and is threatened with foreclosure by a Native American-led Nike Corporation. In a last-ditch effort, President Chet Roosevelt organizes a national telethon to raise funds and save the country from bankruptcy.

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Info about Americathon

Studio(s): United Artists, Lorimar Filmgesellschaft GmbH

Originally Released: United States, Aug 10, 1979

Production Countries: Germany, United States

Genres:Comedy, Musical