Elephant Parts(1981)
Winner of the first video Grammy Award.
Elephant Parts Synopsis
Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.
Elephant Parts (1981) is a music and comedy film directed by William Dear, released on July 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib and Robert Ackerman. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dear
- Writers:
- Michael Nesmith, William Dear, Bill Martin
- Producers:
- Kathryn Nesmith
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. Murphy
- Composer:
- Fred Myrow
- Production:
- Pacific Arts Video
- Status:
- Released
Elephant Parts (1981) Trailer
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Elephant Parts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Nesmith
- Bill Martin
Bill Martin
- Lark Geib
Lark Geib
- Robert Ackerman
Robert Ackerman
- Katherine McDaniel
Katherine McDaniel
- Paddy Morrissey
Paddy Morrissey
William Dear
- Chicago Steve Barkley
Chicago Steve Barkley
- Jon Richard
Jon Richard
- Rita Herbst
Rita Herbst
Frantz Turner
Key crew
Directed by William Dear, written by Michael Nesmith, William Dear and Bill Martin, produced by Kathryn Nesmith.
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Elephant Parts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Elephant Parts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elephant Parts online?
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Who stars in Elephant Parts?
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The main cast of Elephant Parts (1981) includes Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib, Robert Ackerman and Katherine McDaniel. The film was directed by William Dear. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elephant Parts released?
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Elephant Parts was released on July 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Elephant Parts worth watching?
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Elephant Parts (1981) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elephant Parts?
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