Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

2007 1h 30m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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This American Masters episode showcases the wonderful influence of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records. Since the label's founding in 1947, some of the most popular Rhythm and Blues and Rock 'n' Roll artists have worked for Atlantic. Among them: first artist Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, The Coasters, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and many more. Also covered are many of the Atlantic crew like engineer Tom Dowd, producer Jerry Wexler, and songwriters Mike Lieber and Jerry Stoller.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bette Midler
Self - Narrator
Ahmet Ertegün
Self
Ray Charles
Self
Aretha Franklin
Self
Otis Redding
Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton
Self
Mick Jagger
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Susan Steinberg
Writers: Susan Steinberg

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Bette Midler and Ahmet Ertegün and Ray Charles carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1025163 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Susan Steinberg directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Bette Midler and Ahmet Ertegün and Ray Charles carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt1025163 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.