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.
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.
Director: Floyd Mutrux
Genre: Drama, History, Music
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 17, 1978
Cast
- Tim McIntire - Alan Freed
- Fran Drescher - Sheryl
- Jay Leno - Mookie
- Laraine Newman - Teenage Louise
- Carl Weaver - Member of The Chesterfields
- Al Chalk - Member of The Chesterfields
- Sam Harkness - Member of The Chesterfields
- Arnold McCuller - Member of The Chesterfields
- Jeff Altman - Lennie Richfield
- Moosie Drier - Artie Moress
Screenplay
- John Kaye (Screenplay)
Cinematography: William A. Fraker
Editing: Ronald J. Fagan, Melvin Shapiro
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Keywords
music business, payola
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Hot Wax about?
- 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.
- Who directed American Hot Wax?
- American Hot Wax was directed by Floyd Mutrux.
- Who stars in American Hot Wax?
- American Hot Wax stars Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Carl Weaver, Al Chalk.
- How long is American Hot Wax?
- American Hot Wax has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is American Hot Wax?
- American Hot Wax is a Drama, History, Music film.
- How much did American Hot Wax gross?
- American Hot Wax grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was American Hot Wax produced?
- American Hot Wax was produced in United States of America.