A couple of creative losers accidently become big shots in the video music industry.
On this IMDbrief, we break down the worst gifts ever given in our favorite holiday movies. For some great gift ideas, check out IMDb's Holiday Gift Guide, curated with the entertainment lover in mind!
Related News
-
What’s Coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2019
06 March 2019 | Variety -
Cinema Gadfly – Episode 22 – Bob Roberts
30 June 2016 | CriterionCast -
John Cusack
15 March 2013 | The Guardian - Film News
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Tapeheads (1988)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
More Like This
Hot Pursuit
(1987)
Comedy
Director:
Steven Lisberger
Stars:
John Cusack,
Robert Loggia,
Jerry Stiller
True Colors
(1991)
Drama
Director:
Herbert Ross
Stars:
John Cusack,
James Spader,
Imogen Stubbs
Money for Nothing
(1993)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Ramón Menéndez
Stars:
John Cusack,
Debi Mazar,
Michael Madsen
One Crazy Summer
(1986)
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Savage Steve Holland
Stars:
John Cusack,
Demi Moore,
Linda Warren
Bob Roberts
(1992)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Tim Robbins
Stars:
Tim Robbins,
Giancarlo Esposito,
Alan Rickman
The Sure Thing
(1985)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Rob Reiner
Stars:
John Cusack,
Daphne Zuniga,
Anthony Edwards
Cradle Will Rock
(1999)
Drama
Director:
Tim Robbins
Stars:
Hank Azaria,
Rubén Blades,
Joan Cusack
Better Off Dead...
(1985)
Comedy
|
Romance
Director:
Savage Steve Holland
Stars:
John Cusack,
David Ogden Stiers,
Kim Darby
Class
(1983)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Lewis John Carlino
Stars:
Jacqueline Bisset,
Rob Lowe,
Andrew McCarthy
Dudes
(1987)
Adventure
|
Comedy
Director:
Penelope Spheeris
Stars:
Jon Cryer,
Daniel Roebuck,
Flea
Career Girls
(1997)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Mike Leigh
Stars:
Katrin Cartlidge,
Lynda Steadman,
Kate Byers
The Doom Generation
(1995)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Gregg Araki
Stars:
James Duval,
Rose McGowan,
Johnathon Schaech
Edit
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. | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See All (13) »
Storyline
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>
Plot Keywords:
self indulgence | sardonic | 1980s | roses are red poem | music spoof |Taglines:
A funny movie with music. See more »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
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
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Ultra StereoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
Ivan: Anybody else who'd save Pablo Casales - perhaps the greatest cellist in the world with the possible exception of Yo-Yo Ma - from a fiery car wreck on Sunset Boulevard would be bragging about it, but not Josh. He didn't want to spoil the 11 o'clock news for you.
Norton: Don't bullshit me. I'm a big cello fan! Casales died years ago!
See more »
Performed by Stiv Bators (as Stiv Bator) & The Zeros
Written by Sammy Serious
Produced by Paul Lani & Nigel Harrison
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Was set to be released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group but picked up by Avenue Pictures due to DEG's bankruptcy. See more »Quotes
[Ivan & Josh explain their tardiness to their security boss]Ivan: Anybody else who'd save Pablo Casales - perhaps the greatest cellist in the world with the possible exception of Yo-Yo Ma - from a fiery car wreck on Sunset Boulevard would be bragging about it, but not Josh. He didn't want to spoil the 11 o'clock news for you.
Norton: Don't bullshit me. I'm a big cello fan! Casales died years ago!
See more »
Crazy Credits
People who gave us stuff for free: See more »Alternate Versions
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 »Soundtracks
Mr. MX-7Performed by Stiv Bators (as Stiv Bator) & The Zeros
Written by Sammy Serious
Produced by Paul Lani & Nigel Harrison
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.On IMDb TV, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
Explore popular action and adventure titles available to stream with Prime Video.
...oh, yeah, most people are braying morons who wouldn't know a whip tight 80's comedy if it came out on DVD 15 years later with jokes that could still bite a chunk out of Adam Sandler's/Ben Stiller's/even Will Ferrell's ass. I saw this in the theater when it came out and couldn't fathom how the rest of the country wasn't chanting "Let's get into trouble, baby!" Then I remembered the country's median IQ and dismal reading levels and it was clear that this flick just moved too quickly for cinema dwellers who were looking for something a little less challenging than "Mannequin". "Teach me to read." "Sign my butt." "Don't bulls--- me! I'm a big cello fan! Casales died years ago!" "Josh is a visual visionary he communicates in images not antiquated verbosity, maybe that's why he's been so hard to understand recently." RENT-A-FACADE. "The Blender Children are mulch!" "Waffles' just pancakes with little squares on 'em." Not to mention the fact that the whole shebang is a slap in the face to Mtv produced by the creator of the network, Mike Nesmith. If that ain't subversive enough for you then go rank "Mannequin 2: On the Move" a ten and leave the real comedy to those that get it.