Tapeheads movie poster

Tapeheads

"A FAST FORWARD MUSIC COMEDY."

October 21, 1988 1h 33m 5.3/10 (58 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Tapeheads is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bill Fishman.

Starring John Cusack, Tim Robbins, and Mary Crosby

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 21, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (58 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $343.8K 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$343,786

Production Companies

  • Peter McCarthy / Front Films
  • Pacific Arts Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tapeheads about?

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 ...

Who directed Tapeheads?

Tapeheads was directed by Bill Fishman.

How long is Tapeheads?

Tapeheads has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Tapeheads released?

Tapeheads was released on October 21, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tapeheads?

The main cast of Tapeheads includes John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby, Clu Gulager, Katy Boyer.