Movie: The American Way

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John Cazale
John Cazale

Beatnik

Bill Graham
Bill Graham

Man

John Heffernan
John Heffernan

Man in the Park

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1962-04-12

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    5.1

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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    English
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