Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueIn 2176, a magnetic storm erases all recorded history, including the U.S. Constitution, so, three time travelers are sent back to July 4, 1776, to retrieve the heritage, but end up in 1976's... Tout lireIn 2176, a magnetic storm erases all recorded history, including the U.S. Constitution, so, three time travelers are sent back to July 4, 1776, to retrieve the heritage, but end up in 1976's Bicentennial, while being perceived as aliens.In 2176, a magnetic storm erases all recorded history, including the U.S. Constitution, so, three time travelers are sent back to July 4, 1776, to retrieve the heritage, but end up in 1976's Bicentennial, while being perceived as aliens.
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- Scénario
- Casting principal
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- Chevron-17
- (as Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo)
- Yale-44
- (as Gerald V. Casale of Devo)
- Ron-29
- (as Bob Casale of Devo)
- Ron-31
- (as David Kendrick of Devo)
- Chris Johnson
- (as Jeff McDonald)
- Cheryl Dickman
- (as Moon Zappa)
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The movie was clearly a very low budget affair, yet the film makers managed to nail little details like the red, white and blue-painted fire hydrant outside the main character's home (there was one of those across the street from the house I grew up in). Everyone involved in the movie seems to have done their homework, but are having fun with it and not taking it too seriously.
I recently discovered that this movie has finally come out on DVD, and at a bargain basement price, so I ordered a copy. My 14 year old daughter watched it with me and loved it - she described it as "stupidly beautiful" and immediately put the soundtrack on her iPod.
So if you're feeling nostalgic for the 70s and think you'd like a low-budget comedy that doesn't pretend to be masterpiece theater, look no further. On the other hand, if 80 minutes of disco music, cameo roles and jokes about bongs and pop rocks doesn't sound like your cup of tea, then avoid.
Apparently, this film is a 2nd generation's project. The executive producers are Copalla and Riener, the sons of Francis Ford Copalla and Rob Riener. I think that accounts for the relatively large cast of 70s stars. The music was great as there were snippits from many 70s tunes. I went looking for the soundtrack, but, unfortunately, it doesn't exist.
The main star, David Cassidy, was the lead singer for the Partridge Family, among other things. It would have been very easy for the producers to harp on that topic, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that the film didn't turn into an inside-joke factory.
This is a fun film to coast back to the 70s on. If you can get over the campiness of the beginning, you're in for a treat. Have a nice day!
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesAlthough they had met during the 1970s when they were both teen idols, David Cassidy and Leif Garrett became close friends while making this film.
- GaffesWhen Eddie Trojan and Chanel-6 are riding in Eddie's car the song 'Don't Fear The Reaper' by Blue Oyster Cult is playing. The date is July 4, 1976. 'Don't Fear The Reaper' was not recorded until August 1976, and it became a billboard hit in November 1976.
- Citations
Dr. Von Mobil: We, the People, have a right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you. One nation, invisible, with Liberty and Christmas for all.
- Crédits fousThe closing credits of the movie featured the zodiac sign symbol of each cast and crew member on the production next to their name.
- Versions alternativesThe DVD version has three songs omitted, that were on the VHS copy, "Taking Care Of Business" by BTO, "Fox On The Run" by The Sweet, and "Rock The Boat" by the Hues Corporation. Generic music is played in their place.
- ConnexionsFeatures The Trammps: Disco Inferno (1976)
- Bandes originalesPick Up The Pieces
Written by Roger Ball, Malcolm Duncan, Robbie McIntosh,
Onnie McIntyre, Alan Gorrie, Hamish Stuart
Performed by Average White Band
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
Used with kind permission of the publishers: Average Music, administered by Bug; Hamish Stuart dba Joe's Songs; Hit and Run Music (Publishing) Ltd.,
administered by Hit and Run Music Publishing, Inc.
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Détails
- Date de sortie
- Pays d’origine
- Langue
- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- The Spirit of '76
- Lieux de tournage
- Sociétés de production
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Box-office
- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 52 310 $US
- Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 9 979 $US
- 14 oct. 1990
- Montant brut mondial
- 52 310 $US
- Durée1 heure 22 minutes
- Mixage
- Rapport de forme
- 1.85 : 1