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American Drive-In

1985-09-19 · 92 min · ★ 2.9

Comedy

The goings-on at a typical drive-in on a summer night.

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Directors
Krishna Shah
Production companies
Double Helix Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Emily LongstrethEmily LongstrethBobbie Ann
Patrick KirtonPatrick KirtonJack
Danny NucciDanny NucciTommy
Rhonda GrayDeena
Joel BennettJoel BennettSarge
John RiceJohn RiceCouncilman Winston
Phil FondacaroPhil FondacaroRocky Magellan (as H.G. Golas)
Vincent Craig DupreeVincent Craig DupreeGene (as V.C. Dupree)
Deborah RoseMartha
Crystal ShawDrive-In Movie Star
Stephen L. PoseyMacho Driver
Mika QuintardMika QuintardPhyllis
Bernard WhiteBernard WhiteLou
Larry CortinasRich
Flip KoblerMike
Misty HallLynda
David DonhamBennie
Ellen Albertini DowEllen Albertini DowAllison
Caroline DavisBeatrice
Joe MarmoFat Dave

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