The Spirit of '76 (1990)

A close-up look at the most embarrassing decade in history.

Future Americans decide to time travel to 1776 to ask the founding fathers for the solutions to their problems. A glitch in the time machine changes their destination to 1976. Still believing themselves to be in 1776, the time travellers attempt to study this "ideal" civilization. 70's jokes, props and stars abound.

Cast (47)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

David Cassidy

Adam-11

Olivia D'Abo

Chanel-6

Steven Shane McDonald

Tommy Sears

Jeffrey McDonald

Chris Johnson

G

Geoff Hoyle

Heinz-57

Leif Garrett

Eddie Trojan

Mark Mothersbaugh

Chevron-17

Gerald V. Casale

Yale-44

Carl Reiner

Dr. Von Mobil

Bob Casale

Ron-29

David Kendrick

Ron-31

Rob Reiner

Dr. Cash

Moon Unit Zappa

Cheryl Dickman

Tommy Chong

Stoner

Shelby Chong

Cashier

Barbara Bain

Hipster

Julie Brown

Ms. Liberty

Iron Eyes Cody

Iron Eyes Cody

Sofia Coppola

Girl in Parade

N

Nancye Ferguson

Nurse

A

Ann Block

Chris' Mom

M

Martin von Haselberg

Agent 1

B

Brian Routh

Agent 2

Maud Winchester

Cyndi the Waitress

Lorri Holt

Cop #1

J

Jerry Carlton

Streaker

T

Todd A. Rolle

Clovis

Don Novello

Translator

Lucas Reiner

Fireworks Barker

Michael McShane

Angry Driver

Morgan Upton

Teacher

L

Leigh French

Voice of the Future

C

Charles Dean

Chris' Dad

M

Michael Jerome West

Guard (as Tree)

R

Ryan Wallace

Chester

L

Lisa Houston

Heckler

Jack Blessing

Voice Talent (voice)

L

Lisa Michelson

Voice Talent (voice)

Tracy Newman

Voice Talent (voice)

Gregory Snegoff

Voice Talent (voice)

Jonathan Stark

Voice Talent (voice)

Arnold F. Turner

Voice Talent (voice)

I

Ian Davidson

Guy outside disco (uncredited)

M

Mikael Johnston

Dancer (uncredited)

M

Markus Maguire

Date Male Restaurant/ Onlooker at Science Fair (uncredited)

T

Tyrone M. Sanders

Dancer (uncredited)

L

Liam O’Brien

Rodney Snodgrass

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