Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
John Lehne
D.A. Coleman
Stewart Steinberg
Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
American Hot Wax was released on March 17, 1978.
The runtime of American Hot Wax is 1h 31m.
American Hot Wax is a Drama, History, Music movie.
American Hot Wax has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
American Hot Wax is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
American Hot Wax was directed by Floyd Mutrux.
The main cast of American Hot Wax includes Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno.
American Hot Wax is originally in English.