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Coming Attractions

Original title: Loose Shoes
  • 1978
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
743
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Coming Attractions (1978)
ParodySatireSketch ComedyComedy

Movie trailer parodies mock various genres and figures through fake previews, including "Howard Huge Story," "Skateboarders from Hell," and spoofs of Woody Allen, Chaplin, and war films.Movie trailer parodies mock various genres and figures through fake previews, including "Howard Huge Story," "Skateboarders from Hell," and spoofs of Woody Allen, Chaplin, and war films.Movie trailer parodies mock various genres and figures through fake previews, including "Howard Huge Story," "Skateboarders from Hell," and spoofs of Woody Allen, Chaplin, and war films.

  • Director
    • Ira Miller
  • Writers
    • Ian Praiser
    • Varley Smith
    • Ira Miller
  • Stars
    • Royce D. Applegate
    • Lewis Arquette
    • Tom Baker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    743
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ira Miller
    • Writers
      • Ian Praiser
      • Varley Smith
      • Ira Miller
    • Stars
      • Royce D. Applegate
      • Lewis Arquette
      • Tom Baker
    • 16User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Royce D. Applegate
    Royce D. Applegate
    • Delmus
    Lewis Arquette
    Lewis Arquette
    • Warden
    Tom Baker
    • Billy Jerk
    Dorothy Van
    • Army Nurse
    Beans Morocco
    • Shaggy Dog
    • (as Dan Barrows)
    J.J. Barry
    J.J. Barry
    • Indian #1
    Pat Benson
    • Martha
    Jack Bernardi
    • Sam
    Jane Alice Brandon
    • Mildred
    Thomas Brunelle
    • Biker
    Paul Camen
    • Lieutenant
    Billy Curtis
    Billy Curtis
    • Menchkin
    Paul David
    • Kid
    Anthony Davis
    • Guard
    Danny Dayton
    Danny Dayton
    • Bartender
    Alan Dexter
    Alan Dexter
    • Cowboy
    Anson Downes
    • Dusty
    David Downing
    David Downing
    • 'Dark Town' Singer
    • Director
      • Ira Miller
    • Writers
      • Ian Praiser
      • Varley Smith
      • Ira Miller
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Parody
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele in Key and Peele (2012)
    Sketch Comedy
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Bill Murray got top billing on movie posters and home video and DVD covers, even though he only appears in one segment.
    • Goofs
      In the "Welcome to Bacon County" segment: It's nighttime when the van pulls over because it's out of gas. Inside the van it's daytime, then when Elijah and Boobies get out, it's nighttime again.
    • Quotes
      • Narrator: He was born to parents who loved him, but probably didn't change his diapers enough. He grew up to be one of the most bizarre figures of the 20th century. His wealth enabled him to grow up and fulfill his every fantasy, and lustful desire. But his hobby, was watching planes fuck! now for the first time anywhere, the motion picture world explores the true story of one of the most eccentric men whoever lived... the Howard Huge story. He dated the most beautiful movie stars, and took credit for inventing the tit. Was it true he could piss the length of the Golden Gate bridge? Watch the Howard Huge story, and find out why he switched from clothed diapers to pampers in the end. The man who lost the will to live.
    • Connections
      Featured in Vintage Video: A Chronological 80's Film Rewatch Podcast: Loose Shoes (1980) (2020)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 1, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Loose Shoes
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Brooksfilms
      • Movies is Magic Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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