Does anyone know the name of the font used for the title of the 1987 television mini-series, "Amerika"?

Square Slabserif 711 Bold  Sugerida por pilaster 

or City (some cut thereof …
http://myfonts.us/td-4ARpyH

They do look very similar, but I don't think it's either of them. Here's another picture to compare:

http://clickamericana.com/wp-content/uploads/amerika-tv-feb-1987-620x858.jpg

*cough*
The second sample linked is a different font the first posted. (Look at the bottom of the 'M' in your first post, compared to the 'M' in the second.)

Sorry, my mistake. So judging from the first sample, would you say it's Berthold City or Square Slabserif?

sample too small for my old eyes to tell you I'm afraid …