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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Cusack | ... | Ivan Alexeev | |
| Tim Robbins | ... | Josh Tager | |
| Mary Crosby | ... | Samantha Gregory | |
| Clu Gulager | ... | Norman Mart | |
| Katy Boyer | ... | Belinda Mart | |
| Jessica Walter | ... | Kay Mart | |
| Sam Moore | ... | Billy Diamond | |
| Junior Walker | ... | Lester Diamond | |
| Susan Tyrrell | ... | Nikki Morton | |
| Doug McClure | ... | Sid Tager | |
| Connie Stevens | ... | June Tager | |
| King Cotton | ... | Roscoe | |
| Don Cornelius | ... | Mo Fuzz | |
| Ebbe Roe Smith | ... | Mr. G. | |
| Keith Joe Dick | ... | Mr. B. | |
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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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self indulgence | sardonic | 1980s | roses are red poem | music spoof |Taglines:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 October 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tapeheads - Verrückt auf Video See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USAEdit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$133,330, 23 October 1988Gross USA:
$343,786Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$343,786Company Credits
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Josh Tager: What, abysmal failure?
Ivan Alexeev: Negativity festers in you, man!
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Ivan Alexeev: Josh, losing those jobs is the best thing that ever happened to us! We're free to pursue our destiny!Josh Tager: What, abysmal failure?
Ivan Alexeev: Negativity festers in you, man!
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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. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Tapeheads is a surprisingly perfect satire of the eighties made at the end of the eighties. It is very funny, with an intelligent script and great dialog. Fine comedic performances by Cusack and Robbins. Multiple intertwined plots. There is a love story between a female artist and Robbins' nerdy video artist. A self-help guide with Cusack trying to better himself and his buddy. A music marathon with wonderful performances. A corrupt politician caught in a delicious scandal. All this combined with an hysterical dysfunctional family drama, make for a thoroughly wacky and wild time. The soundtrack is fabulous too. In particular, Roscoe's Rap manages to send up MTV, KFC, TV advertising and Rap music. Loved it!