American Grindhouse

NR
1h 22m
2011
6.8 /10 (62)

Giving ‘Em What They Want Since the Dawn of Motion Pictures.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2011-02-04

Top Billed Cast

Robert Forster

Himself - Narrator

Allison Anders

Herself

John Landis

Himself

Kim Morgan

Herself

Fred Olen Ray

Himself

Joe Dante

Himself

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Himself

William Lustig

Himself

Lewis Teague

Himself

David Hess

Himself

Bob Minor

Himself

Jack Hill

Himself

Jeremy Kasten

Himself

Eddie Muller

Self

Fred Williamson

Himself

Larry Cohen

Himself

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