American Hot Wax
American Hot Wax (1978) is a history drama, directed by Floyd Mutrux. It stars Tim McIntire and Fran Drescher. The 91-minute film holds an audience score of 5.7/10.
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What American Hot Wax Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch American Hot Wax?
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How long is American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax runs for 91 minutes (1h 31m).
When did American Hot Wax come out?
American Hot Wax was released in 1978.
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.
What is American Hot Wax's rating?
American Hot Wax holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 5.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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