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Ford Fairlane - rokkidekkari

Original title: The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
  • 19901990
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
18K
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Andrew Dice Clay in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
A vulgar private detective is hired to find a missing groupie and is drawn into a mystery involving a series of murders tied to the music industry.
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A vulgar private detective is hired to find a missing groupie and is drawn into a mystery involving a series of murders tied to the music industry.A vulgar private detective is hired to find a missing groupie and is drawn into a mystery involving a series of murders tied to the music industry.A vulgar private detective is hired to find a missing groupie and is drawn into a mystery involving a series of murders tied to the music industry.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Renny Harlin
  • Writers
    • Daniel Waters(screenplay)
    • James Cappe(screenplay)
    • David Arnott(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Andrew Dice Clay
    • Lauren Holly
    • Wayne Newton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Renny Harlin
  • Writers
    • Daniel Waters(screenplay)
    • James Cappe(screenplay)
    • David Arnott(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Andrew Dice Clay
    • Lauren Holly
    • Wayne Newton
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    • 123User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations

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    Trailer 1:33
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    Top cast

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    Andrew Dice Clay
    Andrew Dice Clay
    • Ford Fairlaneas Ford Fairlane
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Jazzas Jazz
    Wayne Newton
    Wayne Newton
    • Julian Grendelas Julian Grendel
    Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley
    • Colleen Suttonas Colleen Sutton
    Morris Day
    Morris Day
    • Don Clevelandas Don Cleveland
    Maddie Corman
    Maddie Corman
    • Zuzu Petalsas Zuzu Petals
    Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried
    • Johnny Crunchas Johnny Crunch
    David Patrick Kelly
    David Patrick Kelly
    • Samas Sam
    Brandon Call
    Brandon Call
    • The Kidas The Kid
    Robert Englund
    Robert Englund
    • Smileyas Smiley
    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Lt. Amosas Lt. Amos
    Vince Neil
    Vince Neil
    • Bobby Blackas Bobby Black
    Sheila E.
    Sheila E.
    • Club Singeras Club Singer
    David Arnott
    • Club Guyas Club Guy
    Mark Goldstein
    • Club Guyas Club Guy
    Cody Jarrett
    Cody Jarrett
    • Kyle Troyas Kyle Troy
    William Shockley
    William Shockley
    • Punk Gunslingeras Punk Gunslinger
    Mark Zuelke
    • Punk Gunslingeras Punk Gunslinger
    • Director
      • Renny Harlin
    • Writers
      • Daniel Waters(screenplay)
      • James Cappe(screenplay) (story)
      • David Arnott(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Ford "Mr. Rock n' Roll Detective" Fairlane is experiencing problems, and it's not with the opposite sex. One of them is that all the rock stars pay him with drum sticks, koala bears, food processors and bicycle shorts. Another one of them is that all his employers that want him to find a girl named Zuzu Petals get killed. Why didn't he become a fisherman's detective instead? A must-see for Andrew Dice Clay fans. —Lars J. Aas <larsa@colargol.edb.tih.no>
    music industryprivate detectiverecord executiverecord companycover up58 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Kojak. Columbo. Dirty Harry. Wimps.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Music
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Howard Stern auditioned for the role of Johnny Crunch at Andrew Dice Clay's insistence. Stern insisted the character was written with him in mind, and he didn't want to play himself, but he tried out for it anyway. It didn't work out, and Gilbert Gottfried was selected.
    • Goofs
      Johnny tells Ford to meet him at the radio station at 6:00 p.m. When Ford parks outside the station, the sky is dark. As we learn later in the film, the story is taking place in late July. Sunset in Los Angeles in late July is about 8:00 p.m., so it shouldn't have been dark yet.
    • Quotes

      Ford Fairlane: So many assholes... So few bullets...

    • Connections
      Featured in Billy Idol: Cradle of Love (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Cradle of Love
      Written by David Werner and Billy Idol

      Produced by Keith Forsey

      Performed by Billy Idol

      Courtesy of Chrysalis Records

    User reviews123

    Review
    Top review
    Lose your ego!
    The title of my post says it all for the ratings this movie received. I mean less than a 5?? This movie is in the cult classic section in every video store I go to! Sure this movie was harsh and witty while poking fun at the music industry of the late 80s/early 90s. And for those of you familiar with the late 80s/early 90s music scene, you'll remember how chaotic it was back then! This movie is a testament to all the decadent happenings during that time. Although filled with campy one-liners, an all-star cast, and extremely vulgar material, it's a Dice movie after all! That's how it's supposed to be! Granted this movie is not for everyone, it's still fun to just sit there and laugh along with the movie's gags. Offensive maybe, cheesy maybe. Get over it ya wimp!
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    10
    • xysmachine
    • Jan 11, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1990 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
    • Filming locations
      • Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,413,502
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,374,391
      • Jul 15, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,413,502
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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