Tapeheads overview

Tapeheads

Synopsis:

In this high-energy satire of the music biz, Ivan Alexov (John Cusack) and Josh Tager (Tim Robbins) lose their jobs as security guards, and they decide to start their own video production company. Their first gigs are less than inspiring, including a rappin' commercial for a chicken-and-waffle place, a living will, and a right-wing Presidential-hopeful's (Clu Gulager) gala dinner. Eventually, they get to direct a heavy-metal music video which becomes a huge surprise success. But now the politician needs to get back a private videotape from the boys, and the Secret Service is put on their trail.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Bill Fishman
  • Studio: United States, Front Films, De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, NBC, Pacific Arts
  • Year: 1988
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Set in: Los Angeles, CA
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Comedy
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 1988 10 21 (USA)