
Van Nuys Blvd.
Seen it?1979 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Set in sun-baked Los Angeles. Fans of Boogie Nights or Shampoo should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A small-town kid hears about the wild nights of cruising the boulevard in Van Nuys, California. He drives out there to check it out, and gets involved with drag racers, topless dancers and bikers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Sachs
- Bill AdlerBobby
- Cynthia WoodMoon
- David HaywardLeon Barnes 'Chooch'
- Susanne SevereidJo
- Melissa ProphetCamille
- Dennis BowenGreg
- Tara StrohmeierWanda
- Dana GladstoneOfficer Albert Zass
- Bella BruckMrs. Zass
- Mary Ellen O'NeillGertie