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6.5/10   56 votes
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Writers:
Sinclair Lewis (novel)
Nedrick Young (writer)
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Release Date:
4 December 1968 (USA) more
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Plot:
Patriotic freedom fighters struggle against a fascist dictatorship in a near-future USA. full summary | add synopsis
User Reviews:
One of the gems that never made a series. more (21 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Jackie Cooper ... Lt. Col. Andy Davis

John Forsythe ... Gen. Wendell Bruce

Gene Hackman ... Rev. Thomas Davis
Carol Lynley ... Abigail 'Abby' Tyler
Marc Strange ... Maj. Shepherd McCloud
Janice Rule ... Capt. Everett
Michael Margotta ... Timothy Willing
Bill Walker ... Arnold
Scott Thomas ... Felting
Myron Healey ... Gen. Hempstead
Frederic Downs ... Drucker
Jonathan Lippe ... Lt. Allen
Mickey Sholdar ... Paul
Ronnie Eckstine ... David
Sandy Kevin ... Ben
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
United States: It Can't Happen Here (USA) (alternative title)
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Runtime:
100 min
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Color:
Color (Pathécolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
As the camera tracks with protagonist, a bookstore in the background displays copies of only one book: "My Struggle" by "The Leader", which is English for "Mein Kampf" by "Der Fuehrer" (Adolf Hitler). more
Quotes:
Rev. Thomas Davis: I render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's. more

FAQ

Where can I get the novel, by Sinclair Lewis?
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6 out of 6 people found the following review useful.
One of the gems that never made a series., 26 February 2005
8/10
Author: onelincoln20 from Buena Park, California

A rarely seen gem that hasn't been broadcast in Los Angeles since 1987!! Luckily I grabbed a VHS copy. The plot follows a group of freedom fighters called the Society of Man in their struggle against a fascist government that takes control of the U.S. Fine acting from all the principles, including a young Gene Hackman. It asks a lot of questions about political laziness and expediency. Note: the airport scene at LAX; it almost mirrors the chaos that goes on now with the TSA and their security! Remember this was filmed in 1968! Also the scene at the concentration camp with the freedom fighters and the American Flag is awe inspiring. I wish this film would be released on DVD.

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