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American Wave 2: Albert Brooks's Lost in America

on BBC Two England

New directions from the latest generation of movie-makers. Starring
Albert Brooks Julie Hagerty
David and Linda Howard are a perfect couple - good jobs, two cars and a great house. But when David is passed over for promotion he sees the chance to break away from the yuppie treadmill and return to the land.
It sounds like an American dream, but in Albert Brooks 's witty satire, it is a comic nightmare.
Screenplay by ALBERT BROOKS and MONICA JOHNSON
Produced by MARTY KATZ
Directed by ALBERT BROOKS
(First showing on British television) A specially produced booklet 'The American Wave ' is now available.
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Contributors

Unknown:
Albert Brooks
Unknown:
Julie Hagerty
Unknown:
Linda Howard
Unknown:
Albert Brooks
Unknown:
Albert Brooks
Produced By:
Marty Katz
Directed By:
Albert Brooks
David Howard:
Albert Brooks
Linda Howard:
Julie Hagerty
Patty:
Maggie Roswell
Hans:
Hans Wagner
Paul Dunn:
Michael Greene
Ray:
Raynold Gideon
Motorcyclist:
John Dl Fusco
Casino security guard:
John C Reade

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