The Spirit of ’76 (1990): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Spirit of ’76 is a 1990 sci-fi comedy starring Olivia d'Abo as Chanel-6, David Cassidy and Geoff Hoyle. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $52,310 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Commercial Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Spirit of ’76 About?
The premise of The Spirit of ’76 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A satirical view of the most embarrassed decade, where future Americans build a time machine to ask the Founding Fathers for answers. A malfunction sends them to 1976 instead of 1776, yet they persist in treating it as the ideal era. The absurd premise highlights modern cultural doubts. The film is packed with 70s‑style jokes, props and cameos.
The Spirit of ’76 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1776
- year 2176
- spoof
- satire
- year 1976
- 1970s
- 1770s
- 18th century
- 20th century
- 2170s
- united states bicentennial
- bicentennial
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- july 4th
- july
- summer
- united states constitution
- declaration of independence
- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- time traveler
- psychotronic film
- exploding car
- time travel sci fi
- explosion
- time machine
- science fair
- time travel
- alternate history
- u.s. constitution
- motivational speaker
- frog
- police officer
- mousetrap
- disco music
- marijuana
- smoking marijuana
- naked on street
- male rear nudity
- hippie
- fish out of water
- prank call
- cia agent
- stereotype
- far future
- 22nd century
- self realization seminar
- patriotism
- eye drops
- independence day
- fourth of july
The Spirit of ’76 Cast & Characters
Olivia d'Abo leads the cast as Chanel-6, with David Cassidy as Adam-11 and Geoff Hoyle as Heinz-57.
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Olivia d'Abo as Chanel-6 - David Cassidy as Adam-11
- Geoff Hoyle as Heinz-57
- Ian Davidson as Guy outside disco (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Spirit of ’76
· 43 more- Liam O'Brien Rodney Snodgrass
- Leif Garrett Eddie Trojan
- Markus Maguire Date Male Restaurant/ Onlooker at Science Fair (uncredited)
- Steven Shane McDonald Tommy Sears
- Jeffrey McDonald Chris Johnson
- Barbara Bain Hipster
- Carl Reiner Dr. Von Mobil
- Rob Reiner Dr. Cash
- Tommy Chong Stoner
- Sofia Coppola Girl in Parade
- Michael McShane Angry Driver
- Don Novello Translator
- Iron Eyes Cody Iron Eyes Cody
- Julie Brown Ms. Liberty
- Gregory Snegoff Voice Talent (voice)
- Moon Unit Zappa Cheryl Dickman
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- Mark Mothersbaugh Chevron-17
- Morgan Upton Teacher
- Gerald V. Casale Yale-44
- Jack Blessing Voice Talent (voice)
- Jonathan Stark Voice Talent (voice)
- Bob Casale Ron-29
- Shelby Chong Cashier
- Leigh French Voice of the Future
- Maud Winchester Cyndi the Waitress
- Arnold F. Turner Voice Talent (voice)
- Nancye Ferguson Nurse
- Lisa Michelson Voice Talent (voice)
- Martin von Haselberg Agent 1
- Tracy Newman Voice Talent (voice)
- Brian Routh Agent 2
- Ann Block Chris' Mom
- David Kendrick Ron-31
- Lorri Holt Cop #1
- Jerry Carlton Streaker
- Charles Dean Chris' Dad
- Michael Jerome West Guard (as Tree)
- Todd A. Rolle Clovis
- Lucas Reiner Fireworks Barker
- Ryan Wallace Chester
- Lisa Houston Heckler
- Mikael Johnston Dancer (uncredited)
- Tyrone M. Sanders Dancer (uncredited)
The Spirit of ’76 Plot Summary
What happens in The Spirit of ’76 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
By 2176, a magnetic storm has erased much of recorded history, making even the most foundational documents vanish. Three time travelers—Adam-11, [David Cassidy], Chanel-6, [Olivia d’Abo], and Heinz-57, [Geoff Hoyle]—are sent back to July 4, 1776 to recover America’s heritage, but a malfunction in their time machine drops them in 1976 instead, smack in the middle of the United States Bicentennial celebration.
Full summary
The whole story of The Spirit of ’76, scene by scene
The Spirit of ’76 Box Office
The Spirit of ’76 grossed $52,310 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$52.3K
- US & Canada
- $52.3K
The Spirit of ’76 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Spirit of ’76.
How Well Do You Know The Spirit of ’76?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
By the year 2176, what natural phenomenon has erased much of recorded history?
Cars in The Spirit of ’76
36 cars on screen, including the 1975 AMC Pacer and the 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1975 AMC Pacer Important role -
1975 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
Custom Made Trike Important role -
1977 Dodge Monaco Important role
The Spirit of ’76 Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “El espíritu del 76” and “I visitatori del sabato sera”.
- Also known as
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- El espíritu del 76
- I visitatori del sabato sera
- Дух 76 года
- De Volta aos Embalos de 76
- Verano del 76
- Esperit del ’76
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Movies Like The Spirit of ’76
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Space Cop, 2001: A Space Travesty and Visioneers.
The Spirit of ’76 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Spirit of ’76, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Spirit of ’76?
The Spirit of ’76 runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Spirit of ’76 released?
The Spirit of ’76 was released on October 12, 1990.
Who is in the cast of The Spirit of ’76?
The Spirit of ’76 stars Olivia d'Abo as Chanel-6, David Cassidy as Adam-11 and Geoff Hoyle as Heinz-57, among 47 credited actors.
How much did The Spirit of ’76 make at the box office?
The Spirit of ’76 grossed $52,310 worldwide.
Does The Spirit of ’76 have a post-credit scene?
No. The Spirit of ’76 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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