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Tapeheads (1988)

R | | Comedy, Music | 21 October 1988 (USA)
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A couple of creative losers accidently become big shots in the video music industry.

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After being fired from their jobs as security guards, Josh and Ivan form Video Aces, a video production company. Using Josh's talent and Ivan's business savvy, they attempt to hit it big in the business while doing projects they want to do. Among those whose paths cross with theirs are Norman Mart, an extremely right-wing presidential candidate; Samantha Gregory, a scheming music reporter; and Mo Fuzz, a producer willing to give them a chance or three if they'll work on spec. Written by James Meek <james@oz.net>

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1980s | roses are red poem | music spoof | generation x | cult film | See All (11) »

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Comedy | Music

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Tapeheads - Verrückt auf Video  »

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$343,786
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Was set to be released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group but picked up by Avenue Pictures due to DEG's bankruptcy. See more »

Quotes

Mo Fuzz: Let's get into trouble, baby.
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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. See more »

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Referenced in Bob Roberts (1992) See more »

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Live And Learn
Performed by The Swanky Modes
Written by Sam Taylor
Produced and Arranged by Bob Rose
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A brilliant, feel-good comedy with an outstanding soundtrack.
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The chemistry between Cusack and Robbins is readily apparent in this off-beat comedy. The film is full of clever, yet not-so-obvious sight-gags including the casting of Zander Schloss as both a heavy-metal fan and an R&B concert-goer.

Sam Moore and Junior Walker pair up as the fictitious band "The Swanky Modes" adding a number of very soulful tunes to the soundtrack. To quote Josh & Ivan in the movie "We love the Swanky Modes."
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