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 believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.
Director: Lucas Reiner
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David Cassidy as Adam-11 |
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Olivia D'Abo as Chanel-6 |
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Steven Shane McDonald as Tommy Sears |
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Jeffrey McDonald as Chris Johnson |
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Geoff Hoyle as Heinz-57 |
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Leif Garrett as Eddie Trojan |
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Mark Mothersbaugh as Chevron-17 |
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Gerald V. Casale as Yale-44 |
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Carl Reiner as Dr. Von Mobil |
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Bob Casale as Ron-29 |
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David Kendrick as Ron-31 |
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Rob Reiner as Dr. Cash |
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Moon Unit Zappa as Cheryl Dickman |
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Tommy Chong as Stoner |
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Shelby Chong as Cashier |
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Barbara Bain as Hipster |
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Julie Brown as Ms. Liberty |
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Iron Eyes Cody as Iron Eyes Cody |
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Sofia Coppola as Girl in Parade |
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Nancye Ferguson as Nurse |
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Ann Block as Chris' Mom |
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Martin von Haselberg as Agent 1 |
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Brian Routh as Agent 2 |
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Maud Winchester as Cyndi the Waitress |
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Lorri Holt as Cop #1 |
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Jerry Carlton as Streaker |
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Todd A. Rolle as Clovis |
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Don Novello as Translator |
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Lucas Reiner as Fireworks Barker |
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Michael McShane as Angry Driver |
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Morgan Upton as Teacher |
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Leigh French as Voice of the Future |
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Charles Dean as Chris' Dad |
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Michael Jerome West as Guard (as Tree) |
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Ryan Wallace as Chester |
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Lisa Houston as Heckler |
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Jack Blessing as Voice Talent (voice) |
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Lisa Michelson as Voice Talent (voice) |
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Tracy Newman as Voice Talent (voice) |
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Gregory Snegoff as Voice Talent (voice) |
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Jonathan Stark as Voice Talent (voice) |
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Arnold F. Turner as Voice Talent (voice) |
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Ian Davidson as Guy outside disco (uncredited) |
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Mikael Johnston as Dancer (uncredited) |
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Markus Maguire as Date Male Restaurant/ Onlooker at Science Fair (uncredited) |
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Tyrone M. Sanders as Dancer (uncredited) |
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Liam O’Brien as Rodney Snodgrass |
| Directing | Lucas Reiner | Director |
| Writing | Roman Coppola | Story |
| Writing | Lucas Reiner | Story |
| Writing | Lucas Reiner | Writer |
| Editing | Glen Scantlebury | Editor |
| Art | Daniel Talpers | Production Design |
| Camera | Stephen Lighthill | Director of Photography |
| Production | Roman Coppola | Executive Producer |
| Production | Fred Fuchs | Executive Producer |
| Production | Susan Landau Finch | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sofia Coppola | Costume Design |
| Sound | David Nichtern | Original Music Composer |