The Automat (2021)
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.
Director: Lisa Hurwitz
Writers: Michael Levine
Stars: Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas
The Automat is a 2021 American Documentary/History film directed by Lisa Hurwitz, starring Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas. It runs 1h 19m The film holds a 6.8/10 rating from 23 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Mel Brooks
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John W. Romas
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Carl Reiner
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Krystyna Romas
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Alec Shuldiner
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Wilson Goode
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Elliott Gould
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Howard Schultz
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Norris Horn
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Steve Stollman
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Roy Rosenbaum
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Marianne Hardart
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Details
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Runtime | 1h 19m |
| Production | A Slice of Pie Productions |
| IMDb ID | tt4554690 |
| TMDB ID | 729830 |
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