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Hollywood Harry

1986-10-03 · 98 min · ★ 3.6

Comedy · Crime · Thriller

Tongue-in-cheek account of a private eye hired to find a young porn actress.

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Directors
Robert Forster
Production companies
The Cannon Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ForsterRobert ForsterHarold "Harry" Petry
Joe SpinellJoe SpinellMax Caldwell
Shannon WilcoxShannon WilcoxCandy / Cupid (voice)
Kate ForsterKate ForsterDanielle Petry
Pete SchrumPete SchrumClapper
Redmond GleesonRedmond GleesonSkeeter
Read MorganRead MorganStinson
Mallie JacksonRegina
Marji MartinBetty Anne
Mark ThomasMan Served Papers
Frank X. BalenoPen Salesman
Ronald ProvenzanoPen Salesman
Wynn IrwinWynn IrwinPizza Man
Jacqueline PulliamBar Beauty
Leonard BremenLeonard BremenBartender
Russell CappellinoBar Patron
Dallas ColeBathing Beauty
Christopher MorleyClaudia
Suzanne CharnySuzanne CharnyMarcy
JoJo D'AmoreFilm Lab Operator

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