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American Grindhouse (2011)

NR · 2011-02-04 · 1h 22m · EN
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Giving ‘Em What They Want Since the Dawn of Motion Pictures.

This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

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Calum WaddellWriterElijah DrennerDirector, Writer

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Robert ForsterRobert ForsterHimself - NarratorAllison AndersAllison AndersHerselfJohn LandisJohn LandisHimselfKim MorganKim MorganHerselfFred Olen RayFred Olen RayHimselfJoe DanteJoe DanteHimselfHerschell Gordon LewisHerschell Gordon LewisHimselfWilliam LustigWilliam LustigHimselfLewis TeagueLewis TeagueHimselfDavid HessDavid HessHimselfBob MinorBob MinorHimselfJack HillJack HillHimself

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Movie businessExploitationGrindhouseFilm production

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityMovie Business · Exploitation · GrindhousePacingShortDirector preference321254Actor preference73561 · 101217 · 393376Country preferenceUs

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This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

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American Grindhouse has a runtime of 82 minutes.

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