6.7The Automat · 2021
The Automat (2021) is a Documentary / History film directed by Lisa Hurwitz, starring Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner.
DocumentaryHistory
6.7Overview
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, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas, Alec Shuldiner, Wilson Goode, Elliott Gould, Howard Schultz
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What is "The Automat" about?
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.
When was "The Automat" released?
The Automat was released in 2021.
Who stars in "The Automat"?
The cast includes Mel Brooks, John W. Romas, Carl Reiner, Krystyna Romas.
