The Automat
6.8/ 10
2021
1h 19m
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Top Cast
Mel Brooks
Self
J
John W. Romas
Self
Carl Reiner
Self
K
Krystyna Romas
Self
A
Alec Shuldiner
Self
W
Wilson Goode
Self
Elliott Gould
Self
Howard Schultz
Self
N
Norris Horn
Self
S
Steve Stollman
Self
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