About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1978
Runtime
1h 31m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.7/10
Votes
20
Genre
Drama, History, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
music business
payola
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Questions about American Hot Wax
How long is American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax has a runtime of 1h 31m (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax was directed by Floyd Mutrux and released in 1978.
What genre is American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax is a Drama, History, Music film (1978).
Who stars in American Hot Wax?
The cast of American Hot Wax includes Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Carl Weaver.
What is the TMDB rating for American Hot Wax?
American Hot Wax has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 20 votes.
