Greaser's Palace
“He's got the boogie on his fingers & the hubba-hubba in his soul!”
Synopsis
A parable based on the life of Christ. This ain't your father's Bible story, full of references about the destruction of the world through massive constipation and a New Mexican setting.
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Greaser's Palace movie clip "Petunia"Official
Type: Clip • Published 2018-05-07
Top Cast
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Allan Arbus
Jesse
Albert Henderson
Seaweedhead Greaser
Luana Anders
Cholera
Hervé Villechaize
Mr. Spitunia
Toni Basil
Indian Girl
Don Calfa
Morris
Elsie Downey
Woman
Michael Sullivan
Lamy Greaser
George Morgan
Coo Coo
Lawrence Wolf
French Padre
Larry Moyer
Indian
Don Smolen
Gip
Woody Chambliss
Father
Jim Antonio
Vernon
Buddy Butler
Judas
Robert Downey Jr.
Boy in Covered Wagon (uncredited)
Ronald Nealy
Card Man / Ghost
Stan Gottlieb
Spitunia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Greaser's Palace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Greaser's Palace Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Jack Nitzsche
Bud S. Smith
Cyma Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Downey Sr.
Director
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Cyma Rubin
Producer
Robert Downey Sr.
Screenplay
Bud S. Smith
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greaser's Palace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Greaser's Palace about?
A parable based on the life of Christ. This ain't your father's Bible story, full of references about the destruction of the world through massive constipation and a New Mexican setting.
Who directed Greaser's Palace?
Greaser's Palace was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
Who stars in Greaser's Palace?
The principal cast of Greaser's Palace includes Allan Arbus, Albert Henderson, Luana Anders, Hervé Villechaize, Toni Basil.
When was Greaser's Palace released and how long is it?
Greaser's Palace was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Greaser's Palace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Greaser's Palace was composed by Jack Nitzsche.