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title: "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-adventures-of-ford-fairlane-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9548
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-adventures-of-ford-fairlane-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A loudmouthed Los Angeles rock and roll detective investigates mysterious music industry deaths."

### Why Watch
- follows a unique rock and roll detective in los angeles
- features a mystery involving an exclusive rock star clientele

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains shocking and violent events involving musicians and radio personalities
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains crime, mystery, and shocking incidents involving musicians.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Renny Harlin
- **Networks / Studios**: Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andrew Dice Clay** as *Ford Fairlane*
- **Wayne Newton** as *Julian Grendel*
- **Priscilla Presley** as *Colleen Sutton*
- **Morris Day** as *Don Cleveland*
- **Lauren Holly** as *Jazz*
- **Ed O'Neill** as *Lt. Amos*
- **Maddie Corman** as *Zuzu Petals*
- **Gilbert Gottfried** as *Johnny Crunch*
- **Robert Englund** as *Smiley*
- **Vince Neil** as *Bobby Black*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is Ford Fairlane?
He is a loudmouthed ladies' man known to the Los Angeles elite as Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective.

### Q: Who is the star of the film?
The film stars comedian Andrew Dice Clay as the title character.

### Q: Who directs the film?
The film is directed by Renny Harlin.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the comedy, crime, and mystery genres.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 07/11/1990.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Adventures of Ford Fairlane — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9548)
- [The Adventures of Ford Fairlane - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Ford_Fairlane)
- [Dobrodružstvá Forda Fairlanea / The Adventures of Ford Fairlane…](https://www.sms.cz/film/dobrodruzstva-forda-fairlanea)
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