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The Spirit of '76 (1990)Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still ... See full summary » Director:Lucas Reiner |
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Chevron-17
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Gerald V. Casale | ... |
Yale-44
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Dr. Von Mobil
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Nancye Ferguson | ... |
Nurse
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Adam-11
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Bob Casale | ... |
Ron-29
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David Kendrick | ... |
Ron-31
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Geoff Hoyle | ... |
Heinz-57
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| Olivia d'Abo | ... |
Chanel-6
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Jeffrey McDonald | ... |
Chris Johnson
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Steve McDonald | ... |
Tommy Sears
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Liam O'Brien | ... |
Rodney Snodgrass
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Ann Block | ... |
Chris' Mom
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Charles Dean | ... |
Chris' Dad
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Martin von Haselberg | ... |
Agent 1
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Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound. Written by Bob Eichler <robert_eichler@fmso.navy.mil>
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A close-up look at the most embarrassing decade in history.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 October 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El espíritu del 76 See more »Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USACompany Credits
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Black Diamond Productions, Castle Rock Entertainment, Commercial Pictures (I) See more »
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Written by Freddie Perren (as Frederick J. Perrin) and Kenneth St. Lewis
Performed by The Sylvers
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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When Eddie Trojan and Chanel-6 are riding in Eddie's car the song 'Don't Fear The Reaper' by Blue Oyster Cult is playing. The date is July 4, 1976. 'Don't Fear The Reaper' was not recorded until August 1976, and it became a billboard hit in November 1976. See more »Quotes
Miss Liberty: Let's take a look at the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, because in a sense that's where it all starts: A lie from the President to manipulate Congress in order to fund an undeclared war? Now not only does this render the Tripartite system functionally useless, but it's clearly a violation of the Oath of Office prescribed by the Constitution itself.See more »
Crazy Credits
All people listed in credits have their astrological signs listed too. See more »Soundtracks
"Boogie Fever"Written by Freddie Perren (as Frederick J. Perrin) and Kenneth St. Lewis
Performed by The Sylvers
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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I watched this movie because I heard Jeff and Steve McDonald, from my favorite band Redd Kross, we're in it. The movie itself was nothing great, but it had enough retro fashion and faded pop-culture icons to keep your average kitch-addict entertained. An enjoyable cartoon, but if you're looking for a truly honest depiction of 70's culture, check out "Boogie Nights", "Dazed and Confused", or that Matt Dillon teen-apocalypse classic, "Over the Edge".