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The Automat

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7.0/10 • 18

2021-09-021h 19m

DocumentaryHistory

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.

Directors
Lisa Hurwitz
Writters
Michael Levine
Editors
Michael Levine, Russell Greene

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Mel Brooks

    Mel Brooks

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  2. John W. Romas

    John W. Romas

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  3. Carl Reiner

    Carl Reiner

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  4. Krystyna Romas

    Krystyna Romas

    Self

  5. Alec Shuldiner

    Alec Shuldiner

    Self

  6. Wilson Goode

    Wilson Goode

    Self

  7. Elliott Gould

    Elliott Gould

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  8. Howard Schultz

    Howard Schultz

    Self

  9. Norris Horn

    Norris Horn

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
new york cityfoodfood industryvending machineautomatfood culture