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American Anthem

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
1.9K
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Mitch Gaylord in American Anthem (1986)
Official Trailer
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DramaSport

Steve has given up on football and gymnastics after breaking an arm. Julie comes to town to train for the U.S. gymnastics championship, the first step to the Olympics. They meet and she moti... Read allSteve has given up on football and gymnastics after breaking an arm. Julie comes to town to train for the U.S. gymnastics championship, the first step to the Olympics. They meet and she motivates him to return to the gym.Steve has given up on football and gymnastics after breaking an arm. Julie comes to town to train for the U.S. gymnastics championship, the first step to the Olympics. They meet and she motivates him to return to the gym.

  • Director
    • Albert Magnoli
  • Writers
    • Evan Archerd
    • Jeff Benjamin
    • Susan Williams
  • Stars
    • Mitch Gaylord
    • Tiny Wells
    • Janet Jones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Albert Magnoli
    • Writers
      • Evan Archerd
      • Jeff Benjamin
      • Susan Williams
    • Stars
      • Mitch Gaylord
      • Tiny Wells
      • Janet Jones
    • 22User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Photos54

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    Top Cast72

    Mitch Gaylord
    Mitch Gaylord
    • Steve Tevere
    Tiny Wells
    • Jake
    Janet Jones
    Janet Jones
    • Julie Lloyd
    Michael Pataki
    Michael Pataki
    • Coach Soranhoff
    Patrice Donnelly
    • Danielle
    R.J. Williams
    R.J. Williams
    • Mikey Tevere
    John Aprea
    John Aprea
    • Mr. Tevere
    Michelle Phillips
    Michelle Phillips
    • Linda Tevere
    Katherine Gosney
    • Landlady
    Stacy Maloney
    • Kirk Baker
    Peter Tramm
    • Ron Denver
    Maria Anz
    • Becky Cameron
    Jenny Ester
    • Tracy Prescott
    Andrew White
    Andrew White
    • Arthur
    Dick McGarvin
    • Announcer Prelim Meet
    Mark Oates
    • Danny Squire
    Jan Claire
    • Announcer Final Meet
    • (voice)
    Megan Marsden
    • Jo-Ellen Carter
    • Director
      • Albert Magnoli
    • Writers
      • Evan Archerd
      • Jeff Benjamin
      • Susan Williams
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    • Trivia
      The film's complete failure (terrible reviews and a bomb result at the box office) sent its poor director, Albert Magnoli, into what was then known in Hollywood as "Movie Jail." Magnoli never had a hit under his own name like his smash hit 1984 debut PURPLE RAIN, only being given chances to direct theatrical films in secret such as his replacement work on TANGO & CASH. He was left to work on TV movies and hasn't directed a film anywhere since 1997.
    • Quotes
      • Steve Tevere: He hasn't let me down. It's just the opposite.
    • Alternate versions
      UK releases are cut by 3 seconds.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Karate Kid Part II/Running Scared/Legal Eagles/American Anthem (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Two Hearts
      Performed by John Parr
      Produced by John Parr
      Written by John Parr

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 27, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Días rebeldes
    • Filming locations
      • Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Motion Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,845,724
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,867,969
      • Jun 29, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,845,724
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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