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American Swing (2009)

Movie ★ 4.9 81 min

Documentary

Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.

Jon Hart Director Mathew Kaufman Director Jon Hart Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 2009
Runtime
81 min
IMDb
tt1058058
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Cast

Buck Henry Buck Henry Self Melvin Van Peebles Melvin Van Peebles Self Ed Koch Ed Koch Self Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis Self Ron Jeremy Ron Jeremy Self Al Goldstein Al Goldstein Self Abbie Hoffman Abbie Hoffman Self (archive footage/uncredited) Irwin Corey Self (as Professor Irwin Corey)

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Swing about?
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
Who directed American Swing?
American Swing was directed by Jon Hart, Mathew Kaufman.
Who stars in American Swing?
American Swing stars Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles, Ed Koch, Jamie Gillis.
When was American Swing released?
American Swing is a 2009 documentary film.
Where can I watch American Swing?
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