American Hot Wax(1978)
1959. New York City. The battleground was Rock and Roll. It was the beginning of an era. You shoulda been there.
American Hot Wax Synopsis
This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.
American Hot Wax (1978) is a drama, history and music film directed by Floyd Mutrux, released on March 17, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno and Laraine Newman. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Floyd Mutrux
- Writers:
- John Kaye
- Producers:
- Art Linson
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
American Hot Wax (1978) Trailer
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American Hot Wax Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim McIntire
as Alan Freed
Fran Drescher
as Sheryl
Jay Leno
as Mookie
Laraine Newman
as Teenage Louise
- Carl Weaver
Carl Weaver
as Member of The Chesterfields
Al Chalk
as Member of The Chesterfields
- Sam Harkness
Sam Harkness
as Member of The Chesterfields
Arnold McCuller
as Member of The Chesterfields
Jeff Altman
as Lennie Richfield
Moosie Drier
as Artie Moress
John Lehne
as D.A. Coleman
Stewart Steinberg
as Stone
Key crew
Directed by Floyd Mutrux, written by John Kaye, produced by Art Linson.
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American Hot Wax Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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American Hot Wax – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in American Hot Wax?
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The main cast of American Hot Wax (1978) includes Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman and Carl Weaver. The film was directed by Floyd Mutrux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Hot Wax released?
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American Hot Wax was released on March 17, 1978 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is American Hot Wax worth watching?
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American Hot Wax (1978) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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