EXHIBIT A

                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT


         In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of
each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with
respect to the Common Stock of AMC Entertainment, Inc., and that this Agreement
be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement this
18th day of December, 2000.



/s/ Ronald B. Ferrin
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Ronald B. Ferrin



/s/ Janet Madori-Ferrin
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Janet Madori-Ferrin



/s/ John E. Gorman
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John E. Gorman


FAIRMAC REALTY CORPORATION



/s/ Ronald B. Ferrin
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Ronald B. Ferrin,
Vice President and Treasurer