American Swing
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Synopsis
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Hart, Mathew Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Hart
- Original Title
- American Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Magnolia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Hart, Mathew Kaufman
Jon Hart
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Jon Hart
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Mathew Kaufman
Director
Jon Hart
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Swing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of American Swing includes Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles, Ed Koch, Jamie Gillis, Ron Jeremy.
When was American Swing released and how long is it?
American Swing was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Swing?
American Swing holds official age classifications: CA: R.