American Hot Wax

Directed by Floyd Mutrux
1978    1h 31m    PG
Drama, History,
6.967%85%
"American Hot Wax" captures the vibrant chaos of 1950s music as it follows the legendary DJ Alan Freed, who defies societal norms to bring rock 'n' roll to the youth. Amidst moral outrage and racial tensions, Freed's passion ignites a cultural revolution, but dark forces threaten to silence him.
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Cast of American Hot Wax
  • Tim McIntireAlan Freed
  • Fran DrescherSheryl
  • Jay LenoMookie
  • Laraine NewmanTeenage Louise
  • Carl WeaverMember of The Chesterfields
  • Al ChalkMember of The Chesterfields
  • Sam HarknessMember of The Chesterfields
  • Arnold McCullerMember of The Chesterfields
  • Jeff AltmanLennie Richfield
  • Moosie DrierArtie Moress
  • John LehneD.A. Coleman
  • Stewart SteinbergStone
  • Jack Edward EllisPhillips
  • Richard ForbesDonahue
  • Stephen PearlmanPeter Overmyer
  • Keene CurtisMr. Leonard
  • Pat McNamaraGordie
  • Will ThornburySid
  • Hamilton CampLouie Morgan
  • Chuck BerrySelf
  • Jerry Lee LewisSelf
  • Screamin' Jay HawkinsSelf
  • Charles GreeneChuck Otis
  • Kenny VanceProf. La Plano
  • Joe EspositoMember of The Planotones
  • Bruce SudanoMember of The Planotones
  • Eddie HokensonMember of The Planotones
  • Stephanie SpruillMember of The Delights
  • Joyce KingMember of The Delights
  • Yolande HowardMember of The Delights
  • Brenda RussellMember of The Delights
  • Marion PerkinsArtie's Mom
  • Matthew TobinArtie's Dad
  • Bobby JohnsonTap Dancer
  • Harold 'Red' KellerStage Manager
  • Elmer ValentineUnion Man
  • Charles IrwinMember of Timmy and The Tangerines
  • Jeanne SheffieldMember of Timmy and The Tangerines
  • Andrea RobinsonGirl Backstage
  • Gail KantorGirl Backstage
  • Patricia ClingerGirl Backstage
  • Mark DiamondStagehand
  • Al MainesTap Dancer
  • Artie RippArtie
  • Mary PetersBig Red
  • Nora DenneyLouise's Mom
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