Tapeheads 1988
“A FAST FORWARD MUSIC COMEDY.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Bill Fishman
- Networks
- Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video
What is Tapeheads?
Tapeheads is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 21, 1988
- Studios
- Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video
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Overview
Tapeheads is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Music. Produced and broadcast by Peter McCarthy / Front Films, Pacific Arts Video. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two clueless ex‑guards launch a wild music‑video startup in L.A.”
- Humorous look at 80s music‑video culture
- Dynamic odd‑couple partnership
- Energetic soundtrack
- Humor and references are very 80s‑specific
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat 80s comedies about the music‑video world.
The film’s broad comedy and music‑industry satire suit mature teen and adult viewers.
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What is the basic plot?
The story follows two dimwitted ex‑security guards who start a music‑video production company in Los Angeles.
Who are the main characters?
The protagonists are Ivan and Josh, two former security guards.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama with a strong music element.
When was the film released?
Tapeheads was released in the United States on October 21, 1988.
Does the film feature real music acts?
The plot centers on the fictional R&B duo the Swanky Modes and includes music‑video satire, but no real‑world acts are specified.
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