Half Nelson
“He's Rocky Nelson, a New York "cop" in Beverly Hills—a short guy with some very big ideas!”
Synopsis
Rocky Nelson is a New York cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an actor. He is then approach by someone who offers him a job at a Hollywood security agency, cause he would fit in there being an ex-cop and while working there he could come in contact with some Hollywood heavy-weights who could give him the break he needs. And at the same he gets to live in Dean Martin's guest-house.
Top Cast
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Joe Pesci
Rocky Nelson
Victoria Jackson
Annie O'Hara
Fred Williamson
Chester Long
Dean Martin
Mr. Martin
Morgan Brittany
Monica
Terry Kiser
Leo Holcomb
George Wyner
Gary Lockwood
Mills Watson
Rory Calhoun
Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes
John Matuszak
Jerry Reuss
Tony Curtis
Bernie Kopell
Stevens
Rod Taylor
Robert Webber
Harrison
George Kennedy
Parsons
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen A. Larson, Lou Shaw
- Original Score
- Steve Rice
- Original Title
- Half Nelson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, NBC, Glen A. Larson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Glen A. Larson, Lou Shaw
Steve Rice
Tom Benko
Harker Wade, Glen A. Larson
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Benko
Editor
Glen A. Larson
Writer
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Lou Shaw
Writer
Harker Wade
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Nelson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half Nelson about?
Rocky Nelson is a New York cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an actor. He is then approach by someone who offers him a job at a Hollywood security agency, cause he would fit in there being an ex-cop and while working there he could come in contact with some Hollywood heavy-weights who could give him the break he needs. And at the same he gets to live in Dean Martin's guest-house.
Who directed Half Nelson?
Half Nelson was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Who stars in Half Nelson?
The principal cast of Half Nelson includes Joe Pesci, Victoria Jackson, Fred Williamson, Dean Martin, Morgan Brittany.
When was Half Nelson released and how long is it?
Half Nelson was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Half Nelson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half Nelson was composed by Steve Rice.