American Hot Wax
"1959. New York City. The battleground was Rock and Roll. It was the beginning of an era. You shoulda been there."
Originally released in 1978. American Hot Wax is a drama/history film. directed by Floyd Mutrux.
Starring Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, and Jay Leno
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Box Office
$11M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tim McIntire
as Alan Freed
Fran Drescher
as Sheryl
Jay Leno
as Mookie
Laraine Newman
as Teenage Louise
Carl Weaver
as Member of The Chesterfields
Al Chalk
as Member of The Chesterfields
Sam Harkness
as Member of The Chesterfields
Arnold McCuller
as Member of The Chesterfields
Jeff Altman
as Lennie Richfield
Moosie Drier
as Artie Moress
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
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...
Who directed American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax was directed by Floyd Mutrux.
How long is American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was American Hot Wax released?
American Hot Wax was released on March 17, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Hot Wax?
The main cast of American Hot Wax includes Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Carl Weaver.