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 Released: 1988
In this high-energy satire of the music biz, Ivan Alexov (John Cusack) and Josh Tager (Tim Robbins) lose their jobs as security guards, and they decide to start their own video production company. Their first gigs are less than inspiring, including a rappin' commercial for a chicken-and-waffle place, a living will, and a right-wing Presidential-hopeful's (Clu Gulager) gala dinner. Eventually, they get to direct a heavy-metal music video which becomes a huge surprise success. But now the politician needs to get back a private videotape from the boys, and the Secret Service is put on their trail. This chaotic romp has cameos from more music celebs than you can shake a tape reel at, as well as a hopping little soundtrack by Fishbone. This is also the film that introduced a conservative folksinger/politician character who later got his own movie, Bob Roberts.
Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cusack .... Ivan Alexeev
Tim Robbins .... Josh Tager
Mary Crosby .... Samantha Gregory
Clu Gulager .... Norman Mart
Katy Boyer .... Belinda Mart
Jessica Walter .... Kay Mart
Sam Moore .... Billy Diamond
Junior Walker .... Lester Diamond
Susan Tyrrell .... Nikki Morton
Doug McClure .... Sid Tager
Connie Stevens .... June Tager
King Cotton .... Roscoe
Don Cornelius .... Mo Fuzz
Ebbe Roe Smith .... Mr. G
Keith Joe Dick .... Mr. B
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