The American Way (1962)
Overview
A comedy short which pokes merry anarchistic fun at such quintessential American institutions as mom, baseball, and apple pie. It features an early appearance from actor John Cazale.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.165 |
Directed By
Marvin Starkman
Crew
R. D. Yates
Peter Moore
Ellen Wagner
Bob Feinberg
John Cazale
Marvin Starkman
John Cazale
Ed Emshwiller
Marvin Starkman
TOP CAST
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