The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
“Kojak. Columbo. Dirty Harry. Wimps.”
Synopsis
To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-02
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Andrew Dice Clay
Ford Fairlane
Wayne Newton
Julian Grendel
Priscilla Presley
Colleen Sutton
Morris Day
Don Cleveland
Lauren Holly
Jazz
Ed O'Neill
Lt. Amos
Maddie Corman
Zuzu Petals
Gilbert Gottfried
Johnny Crunch
Robert Englund
Smiley
Vince Neil
Bobby Black
Sheila E.
Club Singer
David Patrick Kelly
Sam the Sleaze Bag
Kari Wührer
Melodi
Brandon Call
The Kid
Pamela Adlon
Pussycat
Kurt Loder
MTV VJ
Delia Sheppard
Pussycat
Cody Jarrett
Kyle Troy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$49M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$28.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Waters, James Cappe, David Arnott
- Original Score
- Boris Blank
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $49M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.4M
- Production Studios
- Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
Daniel Waters, James Cappe, David Arnott, Rex Weiner
Boris Blank
Oliver Wood
Michael Tronick
Michael Levy, Steve Perry, Joel Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Renny Harlin
Director
Daniel Waters
Screenplay
James Cappe
Screenplay
David Arnott
Screenplay
Boris Blank
Original Music Composer
Michael Tronick
Editor
Steve Perry
Producer
Joel Silver
Producer
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
John Vallone
Production Design
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adventures of Ford Fairlane about?
To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
Who directed The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Ford Fairlane includes Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne Newton, Priscilla Presley, Morris Day, Lauren Holly.
When was The Adventures of Ford Fairlane released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane had a reported production budget of $49M and grossed $20.4M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Ford Fairlane was composed by Boris Blank.
Is The Adventures of Ford Fairlane based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Rex Weiner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).