American Swing (2009)
Overview
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.187 |
Directed By
Jon Hart
Mathew Kaufman
TOP CAST
Buck Henry
Self
Melvin Van Peebles
Self
Ed Koch
Self
Jamie Gillis
Self
Ron Jeremy
Self
Al Goldstein
Self
Abbie Hoffman
Self (archive footage/uncredited)
Irwin Corey
Self (as Professor Irwin Corey)
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