American Swing(2009)
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American Swing Synopsis
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
American Swing (2009) is a documentary film directed by Jon Hart, released on October 17, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles, Ed Koch and Jamie Gillis. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Hart
- Writers:
- Jon Hart
- Production:
- Magnolia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
American Swing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buck Henry
as Self
Melvin Van Peebles
as Self
Ed Koch
as Self
Jamie Gillis
as Self
Ron Jeremy
as Self
Al Goldstein
as Self
Abbie Hoffman
as Self (archive footage/uncredited)
- Irwin Corey
Irwin Corey
as Self (as Professor Irwin Corey)
Key crew
Directed by Jon Hart, written by Jon Hart.
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American Swing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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American Swing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Swing online?
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American Swing (2009) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Swing?
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The main cast of American Swing (2009) includes Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles, Ed Koch, Jamie Gillis and Ron Jeremy. The film was directed by Jon Hart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Swing released?
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American Swing was released on October 17, 2009 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is American Swing worth watching?
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American Swing (2009) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.