Americana

May 16, 1981

1h 31m

★ 5.5

There's a dark horse in the American Dream.

Overview

In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Crown International Pictures

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Cast

The American Soldier

David Carradine

Jess's Daughter

Barbara Hershey

Mike the Garageman

Michael Greene

Old Storekeeper

Arnold Herzstein

John / Jack

John Blyth Barrymore

Greg

Greg Walker

Cop

Bruce Carradine

Wrecking Yard Man

David Kern

Lieutenant

Claire Townsend

Colonel

Fran Ryan

Grateful Dead Fan

Rick Van Ness

New Storekeeper

Buz Storch

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