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Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007): Cast

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Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built is a 2007 documentary directed by Susan Steinberg, starring Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Susan Steinberg
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built About?

The premise of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built without spoilers.

This American Masters installment examines Ahmet Ertegun’s lasting impact as founder of Atlantic Records. Since its 1947 launch, the label nurtured iconic R&B and rock‑and‑roll acts—Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, The Coasters, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and others. It also highlights key staff such as engineer Tom Dowd, producer Jerry Wexler and songwriters Mike Lieber and Jerry Stoller.

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Cast & crew

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built Cast

Ray Charles leads the cast, with Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger. Directed by Susan Steinberg; 7 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Susan Steinberg: The History of Rock ’n’ Roll.

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Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built?

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built released?

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built was released on May 2, 2007.

Who directed Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built?

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built was directed by Susan Steinberg.

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Who is in the cast of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built?

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built stars Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, among 7 credited actors.

Does Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built have a post-credit scene?

No. Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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