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It Came from Hollywood
We're going to make you LAUGH.
Genres
ComedyDocumentary
Overview
Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.
Details
Budget
$5000000
Revenue
$2091037
Runtime
80 min
Release Date
1982-10-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
26
Vote Average
5.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Dan Aykroyd
Himself
John Candy
Himself
Cheech Marin
Himself
Tommy Chong
Himself
Gilda Radner
Herself
Don E. Carney
Gorilla Radio Announcer (voice)
Honey Sheperd
Punk with Rat
Teena Nickolas
Candy Counter Girl
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