American Grindhouse(2011)
Giving ‘Em What They Want Since the Dawn of Motion Pictures.
American Grindhouse Synopsis
This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.
American Grindhouse (2011) is a documentary film directed by Elijah Drenner, released on February 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Robert Forster, Allison Anders, John Landis and Kim Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Elijah Drenner
- Writers:
- Calum Waddell, Elijah Drenner
- Producers:
- Elijah Drenner
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Greene
- Composer:
- Jason Brandt
- Production:
- Lux Digital Pictures, End Films
- Status:
- Released
American Grindhouse (2011) Trailer
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American Grindhouse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Forster
as Himself - Narrator
Allison Anders
as Herself
John Landis
as Himself
Kim Morgan
as Herself
Fred Olen Ray
as Himself
Joe Dante
as Himself
Herschell Gordon Lewis
as Himself
William Lustig
as Himself
Lewis Teague
as Himself
David Hess
as Himself
Bob Minor
as Himself
Jack Hill
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Elijah Drenner, written by Calum Waddell and Elijah Drenner, produced by Elijah Drenner.
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American Grindhouse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 67 ratings.
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American Grindhouse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Grindhouse online?
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American Grindhouse (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Grindhouse?
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The main cast of American Grindhouse (2011) includes Robert Forster, Allison Anders, John Landis, Kim Morgan and Fred Olen Ray. The film was directed by Elijah Drenner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Grindhouse released?
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American Grindhouse was released on February 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is American Grindhouse worth watching?
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American Grindhouse (2011) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Grindhouse?
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