Tinseltown
Synopsis
Mary Jo Harmon is a small town country girl who dreams of moving to Hollywood to pursue her ambition of becoming a famous movie star. Upon arriving, her fantasies of glitz and glamour begin to get chipped away, as she learns about LA’s sleazy casting couches, lecherous producers, and perverted parties.
Top Cast
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Ashley Brooks
Dominique Allwyn
Danielle Raye
Mary Jo Harmon
Tawny Pearl
Pat Norman
Eric Edwards
Jerry Kaminsky
Rhonda Jo Petty
Executive at Screen Test
Randy West
Mel Carter
Pat Manning
Jack's Wife
Mike Ranger
Curtis
Jennifer West
Make-Up Lady
David Morris
Guy in Pat's Movie
Jake Teague
Dominique's Client
William Margold
Morty Green
Con Covert
Jack Warren
Tommy La Rock
Sven (uncredited)
Michael Donovan O'Donnell
Porno Pete
Jack Shute
Steven Ransom (uncredited)
Carter Stevens
Fred
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carter Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Carter Stevens, E. M. Kennedy
- Original Title
- Tinseltown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Carter Stevens Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carter Stevens
Carter Stevens, E. M. Kennedy
Carter Stevens
George Thomas
Carter Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Carter Stevens
Director of Photography
Carter Stevens
Director
Carter Stevens
Screenplay
Carter Stevens
Producer
E. M. Kennedy
Screenplay
George Thomas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinseltown
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What is Tinseltown about?
Mary Jo Harmon is a small town country girl who dreams of moving to Hollywood to pursue her ambition of becoming a famous movie star. Upon arriving, her fantasies of glitz and glamour begin to get chipped away, as she learns about LA’s sleazy casting couches, lecherous producers, and perverted parties.
Who directed Tinseltown?
Tinseltown was directed by Carter Stevens.
Who stars in Tinseltown?
The principal cast of Tinseltown includes Ashley Brooks, Danielle Raye, Tawny Pearl, Eric Edwards, Rhonda Jo Petty.
When was Tinseltown released and how long is it?
Tinseltown was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tinseltown?
Tinseltown holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).