Shooting Stars
“As Hollywood Actors, They're Hot! ... As Private Eyes They're Explosive!”
Synopsis
Two television actors who play detectives are fired when the show's star gets upset that they are getting the better parts to play. So, they decide to try it for real.
Top Cast
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Parker Stevenson
Bill O'Keefe
Billy Dee Williams
Douglas Hawk
Edie Adams
Hazel
Herb Edelman
David Faustino
Patrick
John Randolph
Producer
Tori Spelling
Jenny O'Keefe
Fred Travalena
Teddy
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs Brand
Robert Webber
Woodrow Norton
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Robert Cluso
John P. Ryan
McGee
Kathleen Lloyd
Laura
Larry McCormick
T.V. Newsman
Edwin Avedissian
Douglas Hawk
Richard Bakalyan
Snuffy
Angela Black
TV Newswoman
Don Calfa
Driscoll
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fisher
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Shooting Stars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lang
Michael Fisher, Vernon Zimmerman
Dominic Frontiere
Frank M. Holgate
Richard Lang, Aaron Spelling, E. Duke Vincent, Douglas S. Cramer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lang
Producer
Richard Lang
Director
Michael Fisher
Screenplay
Nolan Miller
Costume Design
Roy E. Harrison
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooting Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooting Stars about?
Two television actors who play detectives are fired when the show's star gets upset that they are getting the better parts to play. So, they decide to try it for real.
Who directed Shooting Stars?
Shooting Stars was directed by Richard Lang.
Who stars in Shooting Stars?
The principal cast of Shooting Stars includes Parker Stevenson, Billy Dee Williams, Edie Adams, Herb Edelman, David Faustino.
When was Shooting Stars released and how long is it?
Shooting Stars was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Shooting Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooting Stars was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shooting Stars?
Shooting Stars holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).