American Hot Wax
American Hot Wax (1978) is a historical film, 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
The film works loosely from the story of Alan Freed, the Cleveland disc jockey who put rock and roll onto American teenage radio in the fifties. Freed was attacked from every direction: conservatives said he was corrupting the young with the devil’s music, racists resented his carrying Black music to white listeners, law enforcement went after him, and the payola investigations finished him. In Floyd Mutrux’s film Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis appear playing themselves twenty years younger. Tim McIntire plays Freed. It did poorly in cinemas, though the soundtrack album sold three hundred and seventy-five thousand copies in five weeks.
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What is American Hot Wax about?
The film works loosely from the story of Alan Freed, the Cleveland disc jockey who put rock and roll onto American teenage radio in the fifties. Freed was attacked from every direction: conservatives said he was corrupting the young with the devil’s music, racists resented his carrying Black music to white listeners, law enforcement went after him, and the payola investigations finished him.
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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