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1980 (1979)

Movie 25 min

Comedy

Unseen for decades, 1980 is Ken Finkleman and Rick Moranis’ enormously funny CBC pilot that was way ahead of its time. A send up of a current-affairs show, 1980 pokes fun at subjects ranging from the current state of the Canadian film industry, academics, the student radicals of the 60s to Hollywood depictions of the Holocaust. Steven Kampmann stars along with Finkleman and Moranis. Also featuring Toronto salesman Phil Givner, Andrew Gilles, Caroline Yeager and the late comedy producer, Joe Bodolai. 1980 shown courtesy of CBC.

Ken Finkleman Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1979
Runtime
25 min
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Cast

Ken Finkleman Ken Finkleman Various Roles Rick Moranis Rick Moranis Various Roles Steven Kampmann Steven Kampmann Various Roles Phil Givner Various Roles Andrew Gillies Andrew Gillies Various Roles Caroline Yeager Caroline Yeager Various Roles Joe Bodolai Various Roles

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1980 about?
Unseen for decades, 1980 is Ken Finkleman and Rick Moranis’ enormously funny CBC pilot that was way ahead of its time. A send up of a current-affairs show, 1980 pokes fun at subjects ranging from the current state of the Canadian film industry, academics, the student radicals of the 60s to Hollywood depictions of the Holocaust. Steven Kampmann stars along with Finkleman and Moranis. Also featuring Toronto salesman Phil Givner, Andrew Gilles, Caroline Yeager and the late comedy producer, Joe Bodolai. 1980 shown courtesy of CBC.
Who directed 1980?
1980 was directed by Ken Finkleman.
Who stars in 1980?
1980 stars Ken Finkleman, Rick Moranis, Steven Kampmann, Phil Givner.
When was 1980 released?
1980 is a 1979 comedy film.
Where can I watch 1980?
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