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The Spirit of '76

  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 22m
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5.8/10
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Olivia d'Abo and David Cassidy in The Spirit of '76 (1990)
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In 2176, a magnetic storm erases all recorded history, including the U.S. Constitution, so, three time travelers are sent back to July 4, 1776, to retrieve the heritage, but end up in 1976's... Read allIn 2176, a magnetic storm erases all recorded history, including the U.S. Constitution, so, three time travelers are sent back to July 4, 1776, to retrieve the heritage, but end up in 1976's Bicentennial, while being perceived as aliens.In 2176, a magnetic storm erases all recorded history, including the U.S. Constitution, so, three time travelers are sent back to July 4, 1776, to retrieve the heritage, but end up in 1976's Bicentennial, while being perceived as aliens.
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    • Lucas Reiner
    • Roman Coppola(story)
    • Lucas Reiner(story)
  • Stars
    • Mark Mothersbaugh
    • Gerald Casale
    • Carl Reiner
    • Lucas Reiner
    • Roman Coppola(story)
    • Lucas Reiner(story)
  • Stars
    • Mark Mothersbaugh
    • Gerald Casale
    • Carl Reiner
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    • 23User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Mark Mothersbaugh
    Mark Mothersbaugh
    • Chevron-17
    • (as Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo)
    Gerald Casale
    • Yale-44
    • (as Gerald V. Casale of Devo)
    Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner
    • Dr. Von Mobil
    Nancye Ferguson
    • Nurse
    David Cassidy
    David Cassidy
    • Adam-11
    Bob Casale
    Bob Casale
    • Ron-29
    • (as Bob Casale of Devo)
    David Kendrick
    • Ron-31
    • (as David Kendrick of Devo)
    Geoff Hoyle
    • Heinz-57
    Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo
    • Chanel-6
    Jeffrey McDonald
    • Chris Johnson
    • (as Jeff McDonald)
    Steve McDonald
    • Tommy Sears
    Liam O'Brien
    • Rodney Snodgrass
    Ann Block
    • Chris' Mom
    Charles Dean
    • Chris' Dad
    Martin von Haselberg
    Martin von Haselberg
    • Agent 1
    Brian Routh
    • Agent 2
    Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett
    • Eddie Trojan
    Moon Unit Zappa
    Moon Unit Zappa
    • Cheryl Dickman
    • (as Moon Zappa)
      • Lucas Reiner
      • Roman Coppola(story)
      • Lucas Reiner(story)
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    • Trivia
      Although they had met during the 1970s when they were both teen idols, David Cassidy and Leif Garrett became close friends while making this film.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Von Mobil: We, the People, have a right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you. One nation, invisible, with Liberty and Christmas for all.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits of the movie featured the zodiac sign symbol of each cast and crew member on the production next to their name.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD version has three songs omitted, that were on the VHS copy, "Taking Care Of Business" by BTO, "Fox On The Run" by The Sweet, and "Rock The Boat" by the Hues Corporation. Generic music is played in their place.
    • Connections
      References Mission: Impossible (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Pick Up The Pieces
      Written by Roger Ball, Malcolm Duncan, Robbie McIntosh,

      Onnie McIntyre, Alan Gorrie, Hamish Stuart

      Performed by Average White Band

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

      Used with kind permission of the publishers: Average Music, administered by Bug; Hamish Stuart dba Joe's Songs; Hit and Run Music (Publishing) Ltd.,

      administered by Hit and Run Music Publishing, Inc.

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    6/10
    Spirited fun abounds, in this humorous trip back to the seventies
    In the future, civilization has really declined. The fashions are U.S.S.R. retro, don't you know. Not only that, no one is flourishing. Therefore, when a man named Adam 11 (David Cassidy) insists he has made a time machine, the U.S. government asks him to go back to 1776 and study the founding fathers and the making of the constitution. It is hoped that he and his co-horts, Chanel 6 (Olivia D'Abo) and Heinz 57 will learn how to make society worth living again. The time machine takes off but lands in 1976 instead. Not realizing their mistake, the three interlopers try their best to find out how to revitalize their country with the lessons from the seventies. Amid Pacers and learning the hustle, can they succeed? This movie is a fast and fun look at the much maligned seventies. Things were more colorful then, that's for sure, and people did seem to be having a great time, despite the tight pants and floral shirts. Cassidy, D'Abo and company do a nice job of keeping the spirit of discovery alive. If you lived through the seventies, this movie is made for you. It has so many seventies icons that will make you laugh and remember. The younger crowd, too, would be entertained in seeing what they only know from history books. Don't hesitate to pop this movie in the VCR some evening in the near future. It was made, as the Bay City Rollers croon, for a fun, fun "Saturday Night".
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    • Release date
      • October 12, 1990 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alameda, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Black Diamond Productions
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Commercial Pictures (I)
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    • 1 hour 22 minutes
      • Dolby

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