1980 (1979)
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.
Director: Ken Finkleman
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: December 31, 1979
Cast
- Ken Finkleman - Various Roles
- Rick Moranis - Various Roles
- Steven Kampmann - Various Roles
- Phil Givner - Various Roles
- Andrew Gillies - Various Roles
- Caroline Yeager - Various Roles
- Joe Bodolai - Various Roles
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ken Finkleman
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, Andrew Gillies, Caroline Yeager.
- How long is 1980?
- 1980 has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).