Movie Description
The Automat
(2021)Overview
The 100-year story of the iconic restaurant chain Horn & Hardart, the inspiration for Starbucks, where generations of Americans ate and drank coffee together at communal tables. From the perspective of former customers, we watch a business climb to its peak success and then grapple with fast food in a forever changed America.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lisa Hurwitz
- Producer : Lisa Hurwitz
- Writer : Michael Levine
- Editor : Michael Levine,Russell Greene
- Cast : Mel Brooks,John W. Romas,Carl Reiner,Krystyna Romas,Alec Shuldiner,Wilson Goode,Elliott Gould,Howard Schultz,Norris Horn,Steve Stollman,Roy Rosenbaum,Marianne Hardart,Lorraine Diehl,Lisa Keller,Edwin K. Daly Jr.,Bill Romas,Ruth Bader Ginsburg,Colin Powell,Paul Hardart,Apache Ramos,Ron Barrett,Jack Benny,George Coe,Lisa Hurwitz
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Facts
Original TitleThe Automat
Status Released
Release Information
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2021-09-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 19m
Homepagehttp://automatmovie.com
Production CompaniesA Slice of Pie Productions
Genres
- Documentary
- History
