Coming Attractions (1980)
"Loose Shoes" (original title)

Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and subjects are: "The Howard Huge Story", "Skate-boarders from Hell", "The Invasion of the Penis ... See full summary »

Director:

Ira Miller

Writers:

Ian Praiser (screenplay), Varley Smith (screenplay),

Stars:

Royce D. Applegate, Lewis Arquette, Tom Baker

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Royce D. Applegate	...	Delmus
Lewis Arquette	...	Warden
Tom Baker	...	Billy Jerk
Dorothy Van	...	Army Nurse
Beans Morocco	...	Shaggy Dog (as Dan Barrows)
J.J. Barry	...	Indian #1
Pat Benson	...	Martha
Jack Bernardi	...	Sam, Prisoner
Jane Alice Brandon	...	Mildred
Thomas Brunelle	...	Biker
Paul Camen	...	Lieutenant
Billy Curtis	...	Menchkin
Paul David	...	Kid
Anthony Davis	...	Guard
Danny Dayton	...	Bartender

Storyline

Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and subjects are: "The Howard Huge Story", "Skate-boarders from Hell", "The Invasion of the Penis Snatchers", Woody Allen (pre-Mia), movie trailer come-ons, Charlie Chaplin, war movies, Billy Jack. The source of the title is presented about an hour into the film.

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Plot Keywords:

sketch comedy | death row | prison | spoof | nudity | 

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Taglines:

There won't be a dry seat in the house!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 August 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

Coming Attractions

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brooksfilms, Movies is Magic Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title of the movie, along with a musical number in the movie, gets its name from an incident in 1976 when US President Gerald Ford's Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz was forced to resign after it was reported that he joked that "the only thing the coloreds are looking for in life are tight pussy, loose shoes, and a warm place to shit."

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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.

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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 ...

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Connections

Spoofs The Wizard of Oz (1939)

User Reviews

Classic comedy history moment!

While most of the film could be described as mildly amusing at best, there is a piece of filmic comedy history contained within it for the "Darktown after dark" movie trailer, that makes this film a must see for anyone who appreciates truly great comedy! I guarantee* that when you hear the mock blues song that notes the bad start to the singers day, then not only will the title of this film become clear, but you will be in a state of extreme merriment for quite sometime.

*(Please note that this guarantee is not valid anywhere within the planet called Earth.)