The Automat
2021, Film, 79 min, Documentary, History, English, United States, MoviePedia score 67
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.
Directed by Lisa Hurwitz
Cast
- Mel Brooks as Self - Comedian
- John W. Romas as Self - VP of Engineering, H&H
- Carl Reiner as Self - Comedian
- Krystyna Romas as Self
- Alec Shuldiner as Self - Automat Historian
- Wilson Goode as Self - Philadelphia Mayor
- Elliott Gould as Self - Actor
- Howard Schultz as Self - Executive Chairman, Starbucks
- Norris Horn as Self - Great Nephew of H&H Founder
- Steve Stollman as Self - Architectural Dealer
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