The Spirit of '76 (1990)
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80% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
53% of users liked it
(1,233 ratings)
Making great fun of the '70s, this lively sci-fi comedy centers on a trio of time travellers who go into the past in hopes of retrieving the Constitution to celebrate America's 300th birthday. Unfortunately, the travelers end up in 1976 not 1776. The trouble is, they don't realize it. ~… More Making great fun of the '70s, this lively sci-fi comedy centers on a trio of time travellers who go into the past in hopes of retrieving the Constitution to celebrate America's 300th birthday. Unfortunately, the travelers end up in 1976 not 1776. The trouble is, they don't realize it. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Lucas Reiner
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1990 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World
Uneven but fairly amusing sendup of '70s culture
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...the film's just not funny...
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Long before Austin Powers and That 70's Show "created" the 1970's nostalgia wave there was a cheap little indie comedy that came and went before anybody noticed.
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Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
You might get a campish kick from The Spirit of '76...Where else can you find a film that has teen idol David Cassidy sharing time with new wave fave Devo?
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Cast
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David Cassidy
as Adam - 11
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Olivia d'Abo
as Chanel-6
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Geoff Hoyle
as Heinz 57
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Steve McDonald
as Tommy Sears
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Liam O'Brien
as Rodney Snodgrass
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Leif Garrett
as Eddie Trojan
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Carl Reiner
as Dr. Von Mobil
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Rob Reiner
as Dr. Cash
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Barbara Bain
as Hipster
- Jack Blessing
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Ann Block
as Chris' Mom
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Jerry Carlton
as Streaker
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Shelby Chong
as Cashier
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Iron Eyes Cody
as Himself
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Charles Dean
as Chris' Dad
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Devo
as Ministers of Knowledge
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Nancye Ferguson
as Nurse
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Leigh French
as the Future
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Lori Holt
as 1st Cop
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Lisa Houston
as Heckler
- Kipper Kids
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Jeff McDonald
as Chris Johnson
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Michael McShane
as Angry Driver
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Don Novello
as Translator
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Todd A. Rolle
as Clovis
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Brian Roth
as Agent 2
- Greg Snegoff
- Jonathan Stark
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Tree
as Guard
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Morgan Upton
as Teacher
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Martin Von Hasselberg
as Agent 1
- Gigi Vorgan
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Ryan Wallace
as Chester
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Maud Winchester
as Cyndi the Waitress
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Moon Zappa
as Cheryl Dickman
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Julie Brown
as Ms. Liberty
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Gerald V. Casale
as Yale-44
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Tommy Chong
as Stoner
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Mark Mothersbaugh
as Chevron-17
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Lucas Reiner
as Fireworks Barker
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David Kendrick
as Ron-31
- Tracy Newman
- Arnold Turner
- Bob Casale
- Jeffrey McDonald
- Moon Unit Zappa
