Fish Heads
Synopsis
"Roly Poly" and delicious to eat. The verses describe various things they (mostly) cannot do such as play baseball, wear sweaters, play the drums, and drink cappuccino in Italian restaurants with oriental women.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiered on SNL
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Paxton, Rocky Schenck
- Original Title
- Fish Heads
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Barnes and Barnes Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Paxton, Rocky Schenck
Rocky Schenck, Bill Paxton, kent smith
Bill Paxton, Rocky Schenck, Joan Farber, Paul Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Paxton
Director
Rocky Schenck
Director
Bill Paxton
Producer
Rocky Schenck
Producer
Joan Farber
Producer
Paul Kaufman
Producer
Rocky Schenck
Editor
Bill Paxton
Editor
kent smith
Editor
Joan Farber
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Heads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fish Heads about?
"Roly Poly" and delicious to eat. The verses describe various things they (mostly) cannot do such as play baseball, wear sweaters, play the drums, and drink cappuccino in Italian restaurants with oriental women.
Who directed Fish Heads?
Fish Heads was directed by Bill Paxton, Rocky Schenck.
Who stars in Fish Heads?
The principal cast of Fish Heads includes Bill Paxton, Bill Mumy, Robert Haimer, Barry Hansen.
When was Fish Heads released and how long is it?
Fish Heads was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 5m.