American Anthem
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Plot
An exciting climax at a gymnastics competition highlights this sports-themed drama. Steve (Olympic champion Mitch Gaylord) finds his hopes for a successful career are in doubt when his family relationships suddenly fall apart. He and his father are continually at odds while his younger brother and mother can do nothing about it. Gymnast Julie Lloyd (Janet Jones) arrives on the scene and a romantic liaison with Steve is in the works. A big championship competition looms ahead on the horizon as both Steve and Julie prepare for a final challenge. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, RoviCast
- Mitch Gaylord - Steve Tevere
- Janet Jones - Julie Lloyd
- Michelle Phillips - Linda Tevere
- R.J. Williams - Mikey Tevere
- Michael Pataki - Coach Soranhoff
Credit
Kate Johnson - Choreography, Lisa Green - Choreography, Jodie Lynne Tillen - Costume Designer, Albert Magnoli - Director, James Oliver - Editor, Freddie Fields - Executive Producer, Alan Silvestri - Composer (Music Score), Cheri Minns - Makeup, Steve PaPorte - Makeup, Ward Preston - Production Designer, Donald Thorin - Cinematographer, Doug Chapin - Producer, Robert Schaffel - Producer, Jo-Ann Chorney - Set Designer, R. Chris Westlund - Set Designer, Don Elliott - Special Effects, Chuck Waters - Stunts, Susan Williams - Screen Story, Evan Archerd - Screenwriter, Jeff Benjamin - Screenwriter, Albert Magnoli - Screenwriter| American Animal (2011 Film), American Angels: Baptism of Blood (1989 Film) | |
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American Anthem
For the national anthem of the United States, see The Star-Spangled Banner.
| American Anthem | |
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| Directed by | Albert Magnoli |
| Produced by | Doug Chapin |
| Written by | Evan Archerd Jeff Benjamin (screenplay) Evan Archerd Jeff Benjamin Susan Williams (story) |
| Starring | Mitchell Gaylord Tiny Wells Janet Jones Michael Pataki Patrice Donnelly |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Cinematography | Donald E. Thorin |
| Editing by | Jim Oliver |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures Lorimar Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | June 27, 1986 |
| Running time | 102 min |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
American Anthem is a 1986 American film produced by Lorimar Motion Pictures and released in North America by Columbia Pictures. It was directed by Albert Magnoli, and starred Mitch Gaylord and Janet Jones. The subject of the film was a football player turned gymnast that was seeking to join the United States Olympic gymnastics team. It is notable in that Mitch Gaylord was a member of the Gold-medal U.S. Men's gymnastics team at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
The film was released overseas as Take It Easy, named after one of the Andy Taylor songs on the soundtrack album.
The film was released on DVD on March 2, 2010 by Warner Bros., the current owner of the Lorimar film and TV catalogs, through the Warner Archive.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was released on LP and cassette by Atlantic Records.
- Two Hearts - John Parr (6:07)
- Run to Her - Mr. Mister (3:34)
- Same Direction - INXS (5:08)
- Battle of the Dragon - Stevie Nicks (5:15)
- Wings to Fly - Graham Nash (4:00)
- Take It Easy - Andy Taylor (4:22)
- Wings of Love - Andy Taylor (5:03)
- Love and Loneliness - Chris Thompson (5:03)
- Angel Eyes - Andy Taylor (3:26)
- Arthur's Theme - Alan Silvestri (2:50)
- Julie's Theme - Alan Silvestri (1:42)
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