Hollywood Zap
“He came to Hollywood to find his dreams... what he found was much more fantastic!”
Synopsis
The multi-media misadventures of a mismatched pair of buddies, "Downer" and Nash, one in search of his long lost father, the other in search of the ultimate sexual video game competition. What their odyssey leads them to are some far-out encounters with a demented midget, a transsexual nun, a drunken lunatic, a rabbi landlady and a sex starved beach bunny.
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Ben Frank
Nash
Ivan E. Roth
Tucker Downs
De Waldron
Teetee
Claude Earl Jones
Uncle Lucas
Chuck Mitchell
Lawyer
Neil Flanagan
Granville Downs / Sister Grace E. Magno
Helen Verbit
Housekeeper
Anne Gaybis
Debbie
Stan Ross
Derelict
Walter Stocker
Priest
Millie Moss
Customer
Shirley Prestia
Store Cashier
Addington Wise
Store Manager
Sandy Rose
Waitress
Louise Hartley
Nurse
Don Carmona
Tacomeat
Nancye Ferguson
Tacomeat's Girlfriend
Carmen Filpi
Magazine Vendor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cohen
- Original Score
- Paul Hertzog, Art Podell, James Ackley
- Original Title
- Hollywood Zap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Protovision Prods., Troma Entertainment, Ben/Bar Prods.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cohen
David Cohen
Paul Hertzog, Art Podell, James Ackley
Tom Fraser
Richard E. Westover
Ben Frank, Bobbi Frank, Dror Soref
Department Leadership Roster
David Cohen
Director
David Cohen
Writer
Ben Frank
Producer
Tom Fraser
Director of Photography
Bobbi Frank
Producer
Richard E. Westover
Editor
Paul Hertzog
Original Music Composer
Art Podell
Original Music Composer
James Ackley
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hollywood Zap.
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80s Teen Movies
American teen films of the 1980s, the John Hughes and Brat Pack era.
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BD Release: 1986-1990
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1986-1990
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood Zap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood Zap about?
The multi-media misadventures of a mismatched pair of buddies, "Downer" and Nash, one in search of his long lost father, the other in search of the ultimate sexual video game competition. What their odyssey leads them to are some far-out encounters with a demented midget, a transsexual nun, a drunken lunatic, a rabbi landlady and a sex starved beach bunny.
Who directed Hollywood Zap?
Hollywood Zap was directed by David Cohen.
Who stars in Hollywood Zap?
The principal cast of Hollywood Zap includes Ben Frank, Ivan E. Roth, De Waldron, Claude Earl Jones, Chuck Mitchell.
When was Hollywood Zap released and how long is it?
Hollywood Zap was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Hollywood Zap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hollywood Zap was composed by Paul Hertzog, Art Podell, James Ackley.