American Hot Wax
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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.
Details
- Floyd Mutrux
- March 17, 1978
- Released
- United States of America
- Paramount Pictures
- 1h 31m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Tim McIntireAlan Freed -
Fran DrescherSheryl -
Jay LenoMookie -
Laraine NewmanTeenage Louise -
Carl WeaverMember of The Chesterfields
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Al ChalkMember of The Chesterfields -
Sam HarknessMember of The Chesterfields
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Arnold McCullerMember of The Chesterfields -
Jeff AltmanLennie Richfield -
Moosie DrierArtie Moress -
John LehneD.A. Coleman -
Stewart SteinbergStone
