Ryder P.I. (1986)

Directors:

Karl Hosch, Chuck Walker

Writers:

Dave Hawthorne, Karl Hosch,

Stars:

Dave Hawthorne, Bob Nelson, Frances Raines

Cast

Credited cast:
Dave Hawthorne	...	Skylar Ryder
Bob Nelson	...	Eppie
Frances Raines	...	Valerie
John Mulrooney	...	Gang Leader
Joe Rishkofski	...	Diaz
Eddy Bramberg	...	Sarge
Jim Meyers	...	Bartender
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Vicki Abelson	...	Girl in car (as Vicki Keats Abelson)
Kim Lurie	...	Maria
Hal Spear	...	Heather Smith
Howard Stern	...	Ben Wah - T.V. Commentator
Bob Woods

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

private detective | acronym in title | independent film | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1986 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Long Island, Long Island Entertainment Group Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Comedian (2002)

User Reviews

One of the funniest unknown films in history

With dozens of NY comedians in nearly every role (including Howard Sterns screen debut) the detective spoof is merely a format for a never ending zanyness unseen on screen since Abbott & Costello or Seinfeld - where every single character that appears is in some way totally nuts. Even Zippy the chimp jumps in the window. You really come to like the two stars Dave Hawthorne and Bob Nelson who hold this roller coaster together like all the great comedy teams of the golden age of Hollywood. Why this film is such a secret is beyond me. Includes Stern outtakes.