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  • American Hot Wax (1978)
  • PG
    91 min | Drama, History, Music
American Hot Wax (1978)
PG
91 min | Drama, History, Music

The story of the rise and fall of Alan Freed, the pioneering New York City radio disc jockey who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing rock 'n' roll music in the 1950s.
Director
Writers
John Kaye (screenplay) (story) | Art Linson (story)
Producer
Composer
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Casting Director
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Release date
Mar 17, 1978 (United States)

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103 cast members
Name Known for
Tim McIntire
Alan Freed Alan Freed   See fewer
Fran Drescher
Sheryl Sheryl   See fewer
Jay Leno
Mookie Mookie   See fewer
Laraine Newman
Teenage Louise Teenage Louise   See fewer
Carl Weaver
Member of The Chesterfields (as Carl Earl Weaver) Member of The Chesterfields (as Carl Earl Weaver)   See fewer
Al Chalk
Member of The Chesterfields Member of The Chesterfields   See fewer
Sam Harkness
Member of The Chesterfields Member of The Chesterfields   See fewer
Arnold McCuller
Member of The Chesterfields Member of The Chesterfields   See fewer
Jeff Altman
Lennie Richfield Lennie Richfield   See fewer
Moosie Drier
Artie Moress Artie Moress   See fewer
John Lehne
D.A. Coleman D.A. Coleman   See fewer
Jack Edward Ellis
Phillips Phillips   See fewer
Richard Forbes
Donahue Donahue   See fewer
Stephen Pearlman
Peter Overmyer Peter Overmyer   See fewer
Keene Curtis
Mr. Leonard Mr. Leonard   See fewer
Pat McNamara
Gordie Gordie   See fewer
Hamilton Camp
Louie Morgan Louie Morgan   See fewer
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry Chuck Berry   See fewer
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis   See fewer
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Screamin' Jay Hawkins Screamin' Jay Hawkins   See fewer
Charles Greene
Chuck Otis Chuck Otis   See fewer
Kenny Vance
Prof. La Plano Prof. La Plano   See fewer
Joe Esposito
Member of The Planotones Member of The Planotones   See fewer
Bruce Sudano
Member of The Planotones Member of The Planotones   See fewer
Eddie Hokenson
Member of The Planotones (as Ed Hokenson) Member of The Planotones (as Ed Hokenson)   See fewer
Stephanie Spruill
Member of The Delights Member of The Delights   See fewer
Joyce King
Member of The Delights Member of The Delights   See fewer
Yolande Howard
Member of The Delights Member of The Delights   See fewer
Brenda Russell
Member of The Delights Member of The Delights   See fewer
Richard Roat
Newscaster #1 Newscaster #1   See fewer
Marion Perkins
Artie's Mom Artie's Mom   See fewer
Matthew Tobin
Artie's Dad Artie's Dad   See fewer
Bobby Johnson
Tap Dancer Tap Dancer   See fewer
Harold 'Red' Keller
Stage Manager (as Red Keller) Stage Manager (as Red Keller)   See fewer
Elmer Valentine
Union Man Union Man   See fewer
Charles Irwin
Member of Timmy and The Tangerines Member of Timmy and The Tangerines   See fewer
Jeanne Sheffield
Member of Timmy and The Tangerines Member of Timmy and The Tangerines   See fewer
Andrea Robinson
Girl Backstage Girl Backstage   See fewer
Gail Kantor
Girl Backstage Girl Backstage   See fewer
Patricia Clinger
Girl Backstage Girl Backstage   See fewer
Mark Diamond
Stagehand Stagehand   See fewer
Al Maines
Tap Dancer Tap Dancer   See fewer
Artie Ripp
Artie Artie   See fewer
Lenny Capizzi
Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater   See fewer
Bill Capizzi
Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater (as Chesley Uxbridge) Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater (as Chesley Uxbridge)   See fewer
V.J. Mariano
Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater Member of Singing Group in Front of Theater   See fewer
Maurice Starr
Kid Playing Garbage Can Kid Playing Garbage Can   See fewer
John Hawker
Janitor Janitor   See fewer
Heather Lowe
Harriet - D.A.'s Secretary Harriet - D.A.'s Secretary   See fewer
Nora Denney
Louise's Mom Louise's Mom   See fewer
Garry Goodrow
Louise's Dad Louise's Dad   See fewer
Frank Campana
Leo Goldstein Leo Goldstein   See fewer
Buddy Micucci
Moriarty (as Buddy Neil Micucci) Moriarty (as Buddy Neil Micucci)   See fewer
Arnold Johnson
Arnold - Musician in Bar Arnold - Musician in Bar   See fewer
George Poulos
D.J. #1 D.J. #1   See fewer
Doug Samaha
D.J. #2 D.J. #2   See fewer
Larry Hankin
Diamond's Manager Diamond's Manager   See fewer
Dina Ousley
Stage Manager's Date Stage Manager's Date   See fewer
Dianne Brooks
LeVerne LeVerne   See fewer
Nancy Locke
Girlfriend (as Nancy Dalziel) Girlfriend (as Nancy Dalziel)   See fewer
Andrea Claudio
Girl at Bar Girl at Bar   See fewer
Lonna Montrose
Girl at Bar Girl at Bar   See fewer
Ted Schwartz
Gary - Music Librarian Gary - Music Librarian   See fewer
Eric Mercury
Tyrone Blackwood Tyrone Blackwood   See fewer
Johnny Haymer
Song Plugger Song Plugger   See fewer
Michael Heit
Mr. Morris - Manager Mr. Morris - Manager   See fewer
Bob Mazzone
Johnny Foster Johnny Foster   See fewer
Tom Baker
Vinnie - Promo Man Vinnie - Promo Man   See fewer
Daria Zetlen
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
Fil Formicola
Man Singing in the Hallway Man Singing in the Hallway   See fewer
Frankie Ford
Frankie Ford Frankie Ford   See fewer
Lisa Medford
Lily Belle Lily Belle   See fewer
Hank Hamilton
Jerry Lee's Bodyguard Jerry Lee's Bodyguard   See fewer
Sharon Dior
Mrs. Leo Goldstein Mrs. Leo Goldstein   See fewer
Ron Krietzman
Ron - Record Producer Ron - Record Producer   See fewer
Connie Slamar
George's Girlfriend George's Girlfriend   See fewer
Mary Peters
Big Red Big Red   See fewer
Howard Storm
Billy Russo Billy Russo   See fewer
Richard Perry
George - Record Producer George - Record Producer   See fewer
Cameron Crowe
Delivery Boy Delivery Boy   See fewer
Scott Miller
Boy at Concert Boy at Concert   See fewer
Christopher Koefoed
Fat Frankie (as Christopher L. Koefoed) Fat Frankie (as Christopher L. Koefoed)   See fewer
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
Freed's Friend (as William Davis) Freed's Friend (as William Davis)   See fewer
Penny Long
Girl in Studio (as Penny Mutrux) Girl in Studio (as Penny Mutrux)   See fewer
Mario Maglieri
Italian Man Italian Man   See fewer
Robert Ezrin
Record Producer Record Producer   See fewer
Douglas Alexander
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Doby Daenger
Rock 'n' Roll Chick (uncredited) Rock 'n' Roll Chick (uncredited)   See fewer
Kristine Greco
Girl in Soundbooth (uncredited) Girl in Soundbooth (uncredited)   See fewer
Raven Grey Eagle
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Harks
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Jones
Girl in front of Theater (uncredited) Girl in front of Theater (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Lawrence
Recording Studio Manager (uncredited) Recording Studio Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Scott McKinley
Boy at Concert (uncredited) Boy at Concert (uncredited)   See fewer
Ira Newborn
Band Leader (uncredited) Band Leader (uncredited)   See fewer
David Pollock
Fan (uncredited) Fan (uncredited)   See fewer
Kevin Scullin
Teen Rioter (uncredited) Teen Rioter (uncredited)   See fewer
Lora Marie Taylor
Girl Backstage with Screaming Jay Hawkins with the Coffin and Chuck Berry (uncredited) Girl Backstage with Screaming Jay Hawkins with the Coffin and Chuck Berry (uncredited)   See fewer
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