An American Carol (2008)

An anti-American filmmaker who's out to abolish the July Fourth holiday is visited by three ghosts who try to change his perception of the country.

Director:

David Zucker

Writers:

David Zucker, Myrna Sokoloff

Stars:

Kevin P. Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Leslie Nielsen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Trace Adkins	...	Angel of Death / Trace Adkins
Brandon Alter	...	He's Much Fatter in Person.
Chriss Anglin	...	John F. Kennedy
Geoffrey Arend	...	Mohammed
Scott Bailey	...	Celebrity 2
Dana Lyn Baron	...	Speaker 1940's
Mark Vafiades	...	Look Out! It's Those Christians! (as Mark Basil)
Morgan Beck	...	"Free History Term Papers"
Julian Berlin	...	Woman at Awards Party
Randall Bosley	...	Mussolini
Joanne Bowland	...	Intern
Cocoa Brown	...	Airport Security Guard 1
Vicki Browne	...	Rosie O'Connell
Mary Castro	...	Hottie
Gary Coleman	...	Bacon Stains Malone

Storyline

At a July 4 barbecue, gramps tells the kids the story of Michael Malone, a documentary filmmaker and Michael Moore look-alike who hates America and wants to abolish July 4th. He refuses to celebrate with his nephew Josh, who's shipping out soon to the Middle East. That night, Michel has a vision of his hero, JFK, who predicts that three ghosts will visit Michael. Sure enough, General Patton, George Washington, and country music star Trace Adkins visit Michael show him the fruits of patriotism, just wars, and pacifism. Meanwhile, Arab terrorists want Malone to help them with a propaganda film. Is he the next Leni Riefenstahl or will he see the light?

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Plot Keywords:

arab stereotype | slapstick comedy | binoculars | blown up | riding a bicycle down hill | 

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Taglines:

From David Zucker, the master of questionable taste

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for rude and irreverent content, and for language and brief drug material

Did You Know?

Trivia

The date on the headstone lists Michael Malone's birth date as April 20, 1952. April 20 is also the birth date of Adolf Hitler.

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Goofs

After Michael Malone is escorted into the concert at that end of the movie he sneaks away as the soldiers are distracted by the fireworks. On the floor you can see they are "trampling" an American flag. This is part of the extended scene which can be found in the DVD's bonus features.

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Quotes

Bacon Stains Malone: Don't you worry Mas'sa Malone we got dem bacon stains out of the upholstry, just like you asked. Take over Lebron, I'll do the limo.

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Connections

Version of The Jetsons: A Jetson Christmas Carol (1985)

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Soundtracks

Corazon de Oro
Written by William Bergman
Published by JRM Music
Courtesy of Megatrax

User Reviews

Wonderfully illustrates mindless liberal agendas

An American Carol is an entertaining movie on many levels. I found it to be humorous and extremely poignant. The last take off on Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" that was this funny and this entertaining was Bill Murray's Scrooged. Kevin Farley (yes, Chris' brother) is amazing as rotund, anti-American film maker Michael Malone. This film perfectly lampoons and wonderfully illustrates mindless liberal agendas across the board. It's even emotional and moving at times. The amazing cast includes many cameos (Leslie Nielsen, Dennis Hopper, Kelsey Grammar, James Woods, etc.) and many outstanding performances. Almost every scene delivers either something silly, flat out funny or something to think about. If this movie doesn't make you think and cherish America then your mind is already closed, what there is of it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

An American Carol

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,810,000, 5 October 2008

Gross USA:

$7,013,191

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,013,191

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mpower American Carol Holding, Mpower Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1