"American Playhouse" King of America (TV episode 1982)

American Playhouse: Season 1, Episode 2

TV Episode - 74 min - Biography | Drama

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Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating... See full summary »

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Episode credited cast:
	Larry Atlas	...	Mekakis
	David Canary	...	Bingham
	Philip Casnoff
	Olympia Dukakis	...	Mama Nicola
	Andreas Katsulas	...	Markos
	Stephen Lang	...	Vassilis (as Steve Lang)
	Barry Miller	...	Demos
	Michael Welden	...	Andreas

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Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating. Making his way west across the country, Andreas eventually comes upon another railroad looking for workers. It turns out Mekakis has gone westward, too. He offers Andreas the only job suitable for him, a "moutain mover" on the suicide squad: He must grapple down the face of a cliff, position sticks of dynamite and then climb back up again before the lit fuses reach the explosive. Written by Balsamic Vinnie

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