Vice Squad
“On the street, the real trick is staying alive.”
Synopsis
An unlikely Hollywood hooker helps a detective set a trap for a mutilator pimp.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Vice Squad 1982 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-18
Top Cast
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Season Hubley
Princess
Gary Swanson
Tom Walsh
Wings Hauser
Ramrod
Pepe Serna
Pete Mendez
Beverly Todd
Louise Williams
Joseph Di Giroloma
Kowalski (as Joseph DiGiroloma)
Maurice Emanuel
Edwards
Wayne Hackett
Christian Sorenson
Nina Blackwood
Ginger
Sudana Bobatoon
Dixie
Lydia Lei
Coco
Kelly Piper
Blue Chip
Michael Ensign
Chauffeur
Grand L. Bush
Black Pimp
Jonathan Haze
Dapper Man
Robert Miano
Duty Sergeant
Stack Pierce
Roscoe
Barbara Pilavin
Derelict Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.41x
+$7.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandy Howard, Kenneth Peters, Robert Vincent O'Neil
- Original Score
- Joe Renzetti
- Original Title
- Vice Squad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.3M
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Dynamic Productions, Sandy Howard Productions, Taurus Film, Embassy Pictures, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Sherman
Sandy Howard, Kenneth Peters, Robert Vincent O'Neil
Joe Renzetti
John Alcott
Roy Watts
Brian E. Frankish, Frank Capra, Jr., Sandy Howard, Robert Rehme
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Sherman
Director
Sandy Howard
Writer
Kenneth Peters
Writer
Brian E. Frankish
Producer
John Alcott
Director of Photography
Roy Watts
Editor
Eddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Writer
Joe Renzetti
Original Music Composer
Lee Fischer
Production Design
Bernadette O'Brien
Costume 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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vice Squad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vice Squad about?
An unlikely Hollywood hooker helps a detective set a trap for a mutilator pimp.
Who directed Vice Squad?
Vice Squad was directed by Gary Sherman.
Who stars in Vice Squad?
The principal cast of Vice Squad includes Season Hubley, Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Pepe Serna, Beverly Todd.
When was Vice Squad released and how long is it?
Vice Squad was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Vice Squad?
Vice Squad had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $13.3M at the worldwide box office (2.41 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Vice Squad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vice Squad was composed by Joe Renzetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vice Squad?
Vice Squad holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).