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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 distant future, the United States is on the brink of bankruptcy and faces foreclosure by the Native American owners of Nike Corporation. To save the country, President Chet Roosevelt organizes a national telethon in a last-ditch effort to raise funds.

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Info about Americathon

Studio(s): Lorimar Motion Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 10, 1979

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $6,171,763.00

Genres:Comedy, Musical

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