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Tapeheads

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.6K
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John Cusack and Tim Robbins in Tapeheads (1988)
Clip: You are gonna start making music videos
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A couple of creative losers accidently become big shots in the video music industry.A couple of creative losers accidently become big shots in the video music industry.A couple of creative losers accidently become big shots in the video music industry.

  • Director
    • Bill Fishman
  • Writers
    • Bill Fishman
    • Peter McCarthy
    • Jim Herzfeld
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Tim Robbins
    • Mary Crosby
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    4.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Fishman
    • Writers
      • Bill Fishman
      • Peter McCarthy
      • Jim Herzfeld
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • Tim Robbins
      • Mary Crosby
    • 34User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast99

    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Ivan Alexeev
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Josh Tager
    Mary Crosby
    Mary Crosby
    • Samantha Gregory
    Clu Gulager
    Clu Gulager
    • Norman Mart
    Katy Boyer
    Katy Boyer
    • Belinda Mart
    Jessica Walter
    Jessica Walter
    • Kay Mart
    Sam Moore
    Sam Moore
    • Billy Diamond
    Junior Walker
    Junior Walker
    • Lester Diamond
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Nikki Morton
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Sid Tager
    Connie Stevens
    Connie Stevens
    • June Tager
    King Cotton
    King Cotton
    • Roscoe
    Don Cornelius
    Don Cornelius
    • Mo Fuzz
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    • Mr. G.
    Keith Joe Dick
    Keith Joe Dick
    • Mr. B.
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Norton
    Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado
    • Thor Alexeev
    Rocky Giordani
    Rocky Giordani
    • Hitman #1
    • Director
      • Bill Fishman
    • Writers
      • Bill Fishman
      • Peter McCarthy
      • Jim Herzfeld
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews34

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The FBI agent who makes the remark about Dead Kennedys' singer Jello Biafra is played by Biafra himself.
    • Quotes
      • FBI Man #1: Remember what we did to Jello Biafra?
    • Crazy credits
      After the final credits, there is one minute of video static with the following superimposed text: Oh ... and by the way, the next time you're passing through Santa Monica, CA., stop in at Renee's Courtyard Cafe.
    • Alternate versions
      The 1990 UK video was cut by 48 secs by the BBFC to remove all footage of nunchakus and butterfly knives. The 2002 release is uncut.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Say Anything (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Betcher Bottom Dollar
      Performed by The Swanky Modes
      Written by Brian Adler
      Produced and Arranged by Bob Rose

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 21, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Tapeheads - Verrückt auf Video
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Front Films
      • NBC Productions
      • Pacific Arts
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $343,786
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $133,330
      • Oct 23, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $343,786
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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