Tapeheads (1988)
A FAST FORWARD MUSIC COMEDY.
The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the ins and outs of the business in LA, and with some help from Mo Fuzz, they soon become hot property. But not all goes smoothly when they try to resurrect the career of their favorite R&B duo, the Swanky Modes.
Director: Bill Fishman
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 21, 1988
Cast
- John Cusack - Ivan Alexeev
- Tim Robbins - Josh Tager
- Mary Crosby - Samantha Gregory
- Clu Gulager - Norman Mart
- Katy Boyer - Belinda Mart
- Jessica Walter - Kay Mart
- Sam Moore - Billy Diamond
- Junior Walker - Lester Diamond
- Susan Tyrrell - Nikki Morton
- Doug McClure - Sid Tager
Screenplay
- Bill Fishman (Screenplay)
- Peter McCarthy (Screenplay)
- Jim Herzfeld (Story)
- Ryan Rowe (Story)
- Bill Fishman (Story)
Music: Fishbone
Cinematography: Bojan Bazelli
Editing: Mondo Jenkins
Production: Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Español
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $343,786
Original Language: en
Keywords
blackmail, music video
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tapeheads about?
- The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the ins and outs of the business in LA, and with some help from Mo Fuzz, they soon become hot property. But not all goes smoothly when they try to resurrect the career of their favorite R&B duo, the Swanky Modes.
- Who directed Tapeheads?
- Tapeheads was directed by Bill Fishman.
- Who stars in Tapeheads?
- Tapeheads stars John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby, Clu Gulager, Katy Boyer, Jessica Walter.
- How long is Tapeheads?
- Tapeheads has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Tapeheads?
- Tapeheads is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of Tapeheads?
- Tapeheads had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Tapeheads gross?
- Tapeheads grossed $343,786 worldwide.
- Where was Tapeheads produced?
- Tapeheads was produced in United States of America.