The American Way

The American Way

The American Way

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The American Way

1962

0h 10m

5.4(9 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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.

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John Cazale

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John Cazale

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Bill Graham

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John Heffernan

Man in the Park

John Heffernan

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