Movie

King of America

(en)

1982

1h14m

King of America

Drama

TV Movie

Overview: Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating. Making his way west across the country, Andreas eventually comes upon another railroad looking for workers. It turns out Mekakis has gone westward, too. He offers Andreas the only job suitable for him, a "mountain mover" on the suicide squad: He must grapple down the face of a cliff, position sticks of dynamite and then climb back up again before the lit fuses reach the explosive.

Status: Released

Release date: January 19, 1982

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Center for Television in the Humanities

Top Cast

Michael Welden

Michael Welden

as Andreas

Larry Atlas

Larry Atlas

as Mekakis

David Canary

David Canary

as Bingham

Philip Casnoff

Philip Casnoff

as Yiannis

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

as Mama Nicola

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