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American Swing(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-10-17
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Time: 1h 21m
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Overview:
Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: American Swing
Top 8 Billed Cast
Buck Henry
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Melvin Van Peebles
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Ed Koch
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Jamie Gillis
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Ron Jeremy
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Al Goldstein
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Abbie Hoffman
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