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The Automat

The Automat

6.8 (23) ·2021 ·79 min ·Movie
Documentary History

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

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