It Came from Hollywood
“We're going to make you LAUGH.”
Synopsis
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.
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It Came From Hollywood (1982)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$2.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Solt, Malcolm Leo
- Screenplay & Story
- Dana Olsen
- Original Title
- It Came from Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Solt, Malcolm Leo
Dana Olsen
Fred J. Koenekamp
Janice Hampton, Sarah Legon, Bert Lovitt
Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt, Jeff Stein, Susan Strausberg
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Olsen
Writer
Andrew Solt
Director
Malcolm Leo
Director
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Janice Hampton
Editor
Sarah Legon
Editor
Bert Lovitt
Editor
Jeff Stein
Producer
Susan Strausberg
Producer
Ken Harvey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Came from Hollywood
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What is It Came from Hollywood about?
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.
Who directed It Came from Hollywood?
It Came from Hollywood was directed by Andrew Solt, Malcolm Leo.
Who stars in It Came from Hollywood?
The principal cast of It Came from Hollywood includes Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Gilda Radner.
When was It Came from Hollywood released and how long is it?
It Came from Hollywood was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of It Came from Hollywood?
It Came from Hollywood had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Came from Hollywood?
It Came from Hollywood holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).