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My Fellow Americans
- Director: Peter Segal
- Writer: E. Jack Kaplan; Richard Chapman
- Producer: Tracy Barone; Michael Ewing
CGiii Comment
Shockingly bad.
Hollywood heavyweights doing banal comedy with a script that wouldn't seem out of place in the toilet.
How do these writers get work?
Why do these films continue to be made?
Vomit swallowing seems like a pleasant pastime compared to this racist (and, supposedly gay-positive) muck.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Kramer and Douglas, two former presidents from opposite ends of the political spectrum, become reluctant allies when they become the target of a conspirator in President Haney's administration. The two ex-presidents realize they have an enemy within the government and set out to find evidence that will clear their names. The search takes them across the Southern Appalachians; along the way they meet a homeless couple, thwart kidnapers in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, and find themselves marching in a gay pride parade.
Cast & Characters
Jack Lemmon as President Russell P. Kramer;
James Garner as President Matt Douglas;
Dan Aykroyd as President William Haney;
John Heard as Vice President Ted Matthews;
Wilford Brimley as Joe Hollis;
Lauren Bacall as Margaret Kramer;
Sela Ward as Kaye Griffin;
Everett McGill as Col. Paul Tanner;
Bradley Whitford as Carl Witnaur;
James Rebhorn as Charlie Reynolds;
Esther Rolle as Rita;
Conchata Ferrell as Woman Truck Driver;
Jack Kehler as Wayne;
Connie Ray as Genny;
Tom Everett as NSA Agent Wilkerson