

American Drive-In
1985-09-19 · 92 min · ★ 2.9
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 LongstrethBobbie Ann
Patrick KirtonJack
Danny NucciTommy
Joel BennettSarge
John RiceCouncilman Winston
Phil FondacaroRocky Magellan (as H.G. Golas)
Vincent Craig DupreeGene (as V.C. Dupree)
Mika QuintardPhyllis
Bernard WhiteLou
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