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Schlock (1973)

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A monkey-type monster falls in love with a blind girl, which thinks that he's a giant dog. After kidnapping the girl and fleeing king-kong-like onto the roof of a gym... See full summary »

Director:

John Landis

Writer:

John Landis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Landis ...
Saul Kahan Saul Kahan ...
Detective Sgt. Wino
Joseph Piantadosi Joseph Piantadosi ...
Ivan
Eliza Roberts ...
Mindy Binerman (as Eliza Garrett)
Tom Alvich Tom Alvich ...
Torn Cop
Walter Levine Walter Levine ...
Police Thief
Harriet Medin Harriet Medin ...
Mrs. Blinerman (as Enrica Blankey)
Eric Allison Eric Allison ...
Joe Putzman
Charles Villiers Charles Villiers ...
Cal
Ralph Baker Ralph Baker ...
Dying Man
John Chambers John Chambers ...
National Guard Captain
Gene Fox Gene Fox ...
Billy
Richard Gillis Richard Gillis ...
Officer Gillis
Forrest J Ackerman Forrest J Ackerman ...
Man in cinema
Susan Weiser Susan Weiser ...
Betty
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Storyline

A monkey-type monster falls in love with a blind girl, which thinks that he's a giant dog. After kidnapping the girl and fleeing king-kong-like onto the roof of a gym, he gets involved with the army. Written by Markus Lasermann <mslaserm@trick.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de>  

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Plot Keywords:

Kidnapping | Tunnel | Television Reporter | Dead Children | Police  | See more »

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Due to the horrifying nature of this film, no one will be admitted to the theatre. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

The Banana Monster See more »

Filming Locations:

Agoura, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Gazotskie Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

John Landis raised the money to make this movie from family and friends. He originally wanted to make an underground porn movie but abandoned the idea when he found out he would have to work with members of the underworld. See more »

Quotes

Joe Putzman: But surely, Professor Shlibovitz...
Professor Shlibovitz: No, that's Professor Shirley Shlibovitz. A strange quirk of my mother's.
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Connections

Spoofs 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) See more »

Soundtracks

"Schlock Boogie"
Words and Music by David Gibson See more »