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Van Nuys Blvd.
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Van Nuys Blvd.

1979-03-16 · 93 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
William Sachs
Production companies
Crown International Pictures, Marimark Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bill AdlerBobby
Cynthia WoodCynthia WoodMoon
David HaywardDavid HaywardLeon Barnes 'Chooch'
Susanne SevereidSusanne SevereidJo
Melissa ProphetMelissa ProphetCamille
Dennis BowenDennis BowenGreg
Tara StrohmeierTara StrohmeierWanda
Dana GladstoneDana GladstoneOfficer Albert Zass
Bella BruckMrs. Zass
Mary Ellen O'NeillGertie
Renee HarmonRenee HarmonMildred
Di Ann MonacoMotorcycle Girl
Don SawyerJason
Jim KesterFrankie
Minnie Summers LindseyNurse Bradley
Doug BaileyGas Station Attendant
Aesop AquarianAesop AquarianBiker
Nancy McCauleyMooner / Flasher

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