Hamburger America
A documentary on some of the interesting hamburgers available around the United States and the unique characters who sell them.
Genre: Documentary
Director: George Motz
Actors: Bill Sianis, Bonnie Eckre, Glenn Fieber, Jeff Lassen, Joe Maranto, John Brandcamp, John Eckre, Ken Lassen, Leona Lassen, Paul Duberek
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