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The Automat

The Automat

Food Documentary, Documentary, History 2022 Lisa Hurwitz ⏱ 1h 19m EN TV-PG ⭐ 6.682 (23 votes)
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Summary

A food documentary film praised for its direction and writing. 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.

Cast

Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Self
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John W. Romas Self Carl Reiner Carl Reiner Self
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Krystyna Romas Self
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Alec Shuldiner Self
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Wilson Goode Self Elliott Gould Elliott Gould Self Howard Schultz Howard Schultz Self
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Norris Horn Self
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Steve Stollman Self

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