America

America

★ 4.0IMDb Score
Released:1986-10-01
Genre:Comedy
Duration:83 min
Director:Robert Downey Sr.
Actors:Zack Norman, Tammy Grimes, Michael J. Pollard, Richard Belzer, Monroe Arnold
Production:ASA Communications

Overview:

The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.

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