America: A Call to Greatness (TV 1995)

A documentary chronicling in story, drama and music the narrative of America from its founding inception to its rise to greatness.

Director:

Warren Chaney

Writer:

Warren Chaney

Stars:

Charlton Heston, Mickey Rooney, Deborah Winters

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlton Heston	...	Host
Mickey Rooney	...	Host
Deborah Winters	...	Host
Jane Russell	...	Host
Christopher Hewett	...	Host
Dorian Harewood	...	Host
Steve Geyer	...	Host
Peter Graves	...	Host
Cassidy Rae	...	Host
Julianne Morris	...	Host
Rita Moreno	...	Host
Gene Autry	...	Host
Blue Deckert	...	George Washington
Rutherford Cravens	...	Benjamin Franklin
James Black	...	John Adams

Storyline

America: A Call to Greatness, relates the story of the American Nation from its founding through it's rise to greatness. It reflects the historical roots of the United States as the program tugs at the nation's heartstrings. This patriotic special features many distinguished hosts as well as notable political figures from both sides of the political aisle also appear. Fourteen large-scale patriotic music numbers are showcased. Gene Autry, former cowboy, businessman, film and recording star makes a special appearance. In what was to be his final performance, Autry introduces the first song since his retirement in 1994. Using heavily researched historical re-creations, special moments in American history are captured with the look and feel of the period. A careful analysis of original period sculptures, drawings, photographs and paintings, helped create a 3-D "likeness" of each individual portrayed in the production. Through the magic of film and prosthetic makeup, important Americans ...

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 1995 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paige-Brace Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Feature a new song by 'Gene Autry', his first since his retirement from film in 1964.

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