Movie Description
Go for It, Mike
(1984)Overview
A parodic music video that re-envisions the Horatio Alger myth of the American Dream via 1950s-style cultural cliches, advertising and Reagan-era media propaganda. Smith's 'regular guy' Mike embodies a series of all-American male stereotypes, from the classroom to political candidacy, assuming the roles of college prep, cowboy, train engineer, and real estate developer. Set to an ironic jingle recalling of an 'Up with People' anthem, this lampoon of Manifest Destiny concludes with Mike riding, like an ironic Marlboro Man, into the sunset.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mark Fischer
- Producer : Michael Smith,Mark Fischer
- Cast : Michael Smith
Cast
Mike
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Facts
Original TitleGo for It, Mike
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 05m
Homepagehttp://www.mikes-world.org/videos/goforitmikevideo.html
Production CompaniesMike and Mark Productions
Genres
- Comedy
- Music






















