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American Gladiators

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1996
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.5K
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Cheryl Barldinger, Danny Lee Clark, Raye Hollitt, Michael M. Horton, Deron McBee, and Marisa Pare in American Gladiators (1989)
The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.
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The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.

  • Creator
    • John Ferraro
  • Stars
    • Mike Adamle
    • Jim Starr
    • Raye Hollitt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • John Ferraro
    • Stars
      • Mike Adamle
      • Jim Starr
      • Raye Hollitt
    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    Mike Adamle
    Mike Adamle
    • Self - Host
    • 1989–1996
    Jim Starr
    Jim Starr
    • Self - Laser
    • 1990–1996
    Raye Hollitt
    Raye Hollitt
    • Self - Zap
    • 1989–1995
    Larry Thompson
    • Self - Referee…
    • 1991–1994
    Lee Reherman
    Lee Reherman
    • Self - Hawk
    • 1991–1996
    Galen Tomlinson
    • Self - Turbo
    • 1991–1996
    Lori Fetrick
    • Self - Ice
    • 1991–1996
    Danny Lee Clark
    Danny Lee Clark
    • Self - Nitro…
    • 1989–1996
    Michael M. Horton
    Michael M. Horton
    • Self - Gemini
    • 1989–1993
    Larry Csonka
    • Self - Host…
    • 1991–1993
    Daz Crawford
    Daz Crawford
    • Self - Diesel
    • 1993–1996
    Erika Andersch
    • Self - Diamond
    • 1991–1993
    Sha-Ri Pendleton
    • Self - Blaze…
    • 1989–1993
    Steve Henneberry
    • Self - Tower
    • 1991–1994
    John Harlan
    • Self - Announcer…
    • 1990–1993
    Marisa Pare
    Marisa Pare
    • Self - Lace
    • 1989–1993
    Shirley Eson
    • Self - Sky
    • 1993–1996
    Lynn 'Red' Williams
    Lynn 'Red' Williams
    • Self - Sabre
    • 1993–1996
    • Creator
      • John Ferraro
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    • Trivia
      During season five, after the show was a hit, all some Gladiators demanded a pay raise. When Samuel Goldwyn said no, they were fired. They were only making $500 per episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Nostalgia Critic: The Avengers (2011)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 9, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gladiadores americanos
    • Production companies
      • Four Point Entertainment
      • Trans World International
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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