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Tapeheads

1988-10-21 · 93 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama · Music

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.

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Production details

Directors
Bill Fishman
Production companies
Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 343,786

Top Cast

John CusackJohn CusackIvan Alexeev
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsJosh Tager
Mary CrosbyMary CrosbySamantha Gregory
Clu GulagerClu GulagerNorman Mart
Katy BoyerKaty BoyerBelinda Mart
Jessica WalterJessica WalterKay Mart
Sam MooreSam MooreBilly Diamond
Junior WalkerLester Diamond
Susan TyrrellSusan TyrrellNikki Morton
Doug McClureDoug McClureSid Tager
Connie StevensConnie StevensJune Tager
King CottonKing CottonRoscoe
Don CorneliusDon CorneliusMo Fuzz
Bobcat GoldthwaitBobcat GoldthwaitGet Rich Quick Guy
Lyle AlzadoLyle AlzadoYou'll Never Make It In Show Biz guy
Brian JamesThe Blender Children
'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' YankovicWeird Al
Courtney LoveCourtney LoveNorman's Spanker (uncredited)
Stiv BatorsDick Slammer
Xander BerkeleyXander BerkeleyRicky Fell

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