Ted & Venus (1991)
An immaculate obsession...
Ted is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen. His life changes when a bikini-clad beauty named Linda strolls by him. Instantly, Ted believes he's found his "Venus" and becomes obsessed with Linda. He tries to woo her with poetry, obscene phone calls and romantic overtures, all to disastrous effect.
Director: Bud Cort
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 8, 1991
Cast
- Bud Cort - Ted Whitley
- James Brolin - Max Waters
- Kim Adams - Linda Turner
- Carol Kane - Colette
- Pamella D'Pella - Gloria
- Brian Thompson - Herb
- Rhea Perlman - Grace
- Woody Harrelson - Homeless Vietnam Veteran
- Martin Mull - Ted's Attorney
- Roberta Wallach - District Attorney
Screenplay
- Bud Cort (Screenplay)
- William Martens (Screenplay)
- Paul Ciotti (Story)
- Paul Ciotti (Screenplay)
Music: David Robbins
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Katina Zinner, Peter Zinner
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ted & Venus about?
- Ted is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen. His life changes when a bikini-clad beauty named Linda strolls by him. Instantly, Ted believes he's found his "Venus" and becomes obsessed with Linda. He tries to woo her with poetry, obscene phone calls and romantic overtures, all to disastrous effect.
- Who directed Ted & Venus?
- Ted & Venus was directed by Bud Cort.
- Who stars in Ted & Venus?
- Ted & Venus stars Bud Cort, James Brolin, Kim Adams, Carol Kane, Pamella D'Pella, Brian Thompson.
- How long is Ted & Venus?
- Ted & Venus has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Ted & Venus?
- Ted & Venus is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Ted & Venus produced?
- Ted & Venus was produced in United States of America.