Dudes
“They were looking for the American Dream. . . They found the American Nightmare.”
Synopsis
Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.
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Dudes (1987) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-13
Top Cast
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Jon Cryer
Grant
Daniel Roebuck
Biscuit
Catherine Mary Stewart
Jessie
Flea
Milo
Lee Ving
Missoula
Billy Ray Sharkey
Blix
Glenn Withrow
Wes
Michael Melvin
Logan
Marc Rude
Sonny
Ancel Cook
Sam
Cal Bartlett
Witherspoon
Pamela Gidley
Elyse
Christina Beck
Missoula's Girl
Molly Matthiesen
Blix's Girl
David K. Wolf
Ray Kellog
Judy Starr
Nancy Kellog
Marcia Darroch
Concessionaire
Vance Colvig Jr.
Hezekiah
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penelope Spheeris
- Screenplay & Story
- Randall Jahnson
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Dudes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Vista Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penelope Spheeris
Randall Jahnson
Charles Bernstein
Robert Richardson
Andy Horvitch
Herb Jaffe, Miguel Tejada-Flores, Mort Engelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope Spheeris
Director
Randall Jahnson
Writer
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Herb Jaffe
Producer
Miguel Tejada-Flores
Producer
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dudes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dudes about?
Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.
Who directed Dudes?
Dudes was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Who stars in Dudes?
The principal cast of Dudes includes Jon Cryer, Daniel Roebuck, Catherine Mary Stewart, Flea, Lee Ving.
When was Dudes released and how long is it?
Dudes was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dudes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dudes was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dudes?
Dudes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).