Elephant Parts
“Winner of the first video Grammy Award.”
Synopsis
Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.
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Elephant Parts (1981) - VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1981
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dear
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Nesmith, William Dear, Bill Martin
- Original Score
- Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- Elephant Parts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Arts Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dear
Michael Nesmith, William Dear, Bill Martin
Fred Myrow
Michael D. Murphy, Bryan Greenberg
Danny White
Michael Nesmith, Kathryn Nesmith
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Nesmith
Writer
William Dear
Writer
Bill Martin
Writer
William Dear
Director
Michael D. Murphy
Director of Photography
Danny White
Editor
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Kathryn Nesmith
Producer
Bryan Greenberg
Director of Photography
Kathy Poster
Production Design
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What is Elephant Parts about?
Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.
Who directed Elephant Parts?
Elephant Parts was directed by William Dear.
Who stars in Elephant Parts?
The principal cast of Elephant Parts includes Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib, Robert Ackerman, Katherine McDaniel.
When was Elephant Parts released and how long is it?
Elephant Parts was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Elephant Parts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elephant Parts was composed by Fred Myrow.