King of America (1982)

Movie
King of America
StarringMichael WeldenLarry AtlasDavid Canary
DirectorDezsö Magyar
WriterB.J. Merholz
NR 1 hr 14 minJan 19th, 1982Drama, TV Movie
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Plot
Hot-tempered Greek immigrant Andreas arrives in America in 1915. He finds work on a railroad, but soon gives his corrupt foreman Mekakis a savage beating. Making his way west across the country, Andreas eventually comes upon another railroad looking for workers. It turns out Mekakis has gone westward, too. He offers Andreas the only job suitable for him, a "mountain mover" on the suicide squad: He must grapple down the face of a cliff, position sticks of dynamite and then climb back up again before the lit fuses reach the explosive.

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:David Horwatt
Production Companies:Center for Television in the Humanities