Tapeheads(1988)
A FAST FORWARD MUSIC COMEDY.
Tapeheads Synopsis
The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the ins and outs of the business in LA, and with some help from Mo Fuzz, they soon become hot property. But not all goes smoothly when they try to resurrect the career of their favorite R&B duo, the Swanky Modes.
Tapeheads (1988) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Bill Fishman, released on October 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby and Clu Gulager. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Fishman
- Writers:
- Peter McCarthy, Bill Fishman, Jim Herzfeld
- Producers:
- Peter McCarthy
- Cinematographer:
- Bojan Bazelli
- Composer:
- Fishbone
- Production:
- Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $343,786
- Status:
- Released
Tapeheads (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tapeheads before you stream it.
Tapeheads Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cusack
as Ivan Alexeev
Tim Robbins
as Josh Tager
Mary Crosby
as Samantha Gregory
Clu Gulager
as Norman Mart
Katy Boyer
as Belinda Mart
Jessica Walter
as Kay Mart
Sam Moore
as Billy Diamond
- Junior Walker
Junior Walker
as Lester Diamond
Susan Tyrrell
as Nikki Morton
Doug McClure
as Sid Tager
Connie Stevens
as June Tager
King Cotton
as Roscoe
Key crew
Directed by Bill Fishman, written by Peter McCarthy, Bill Fishman and Jim Herzfeld, produced by Peter McCarthy.
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Tapeheads Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 64 ratings.
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Tapeheads – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tapeheads online?
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Tapeheads (1988) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tapeheads?
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The main cast of Tapeheads (1988) includes John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby, Clu Gulager and Katy Boyer. The film was directed by Bill Fishman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tapeheads released?
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Tapeheads was released on October 21, 1988 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Tapeheads worth watching?
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Tapeheads (1988) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tapeheads?
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Yes. The official Tapeheads trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.