Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
1980
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Synopsis
Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go. After Cheech loses his job, the two pot enthusiasts head to the welfare offices where Cheech's girlfriend, Donna, works. Instead of collecting unemployment, they find themselves thrown back on the streets, searching for a way to earn new income. But when Cheech's cousin, "Red" Mendoza, arrives, things get even crazier.
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) is a 1h 39min action feature film by Tommy Chong. Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go. Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival (2019).
Key facts
Cast
Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Evelyn Guerrero, Betty Kennedy, Sy Kramer, Rikki Marin, Peter Bromilow, Paul 'Mousie' Garner
Original language
English
First release
July 18, 1980 (Brazil)
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Setting
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong
Producer
Howard Brown
Cinematography
King Baggot
Editing
Scott Conrad, Thomas K. Avildsen
Music
Mark Davis
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Brazil | July 18, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 18, 1980 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 18, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | July 30, 1982 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | January 1, 1990 |
Full credits
| Director | Tommy Chong |
| Cast | Cheech Marin (Cheech / Dwayne "Red" Mendoza), Tommy Chong (Chong), Evelyn Guerrero (Donna), Betty Kennedy (Candy), Sy Kramer (Mr. Neatnik), Rikki Marin (Gloria), Peter Bromilow (Gay Motorcyclist), Paul 'Mousie' Garner (Executive), Jonathan T. Moore (Music Store Salesman), Lupe Ontiveros (Old Lady), Ed Peck (Cop Shotgun), Marguerite Ray (Miss Hatchet), John Steadman (Drunk in Welfare Office), Jake Steinfeld (Womba), Robert Ackerman (Gas Station Owner), Lita Aubry (Welfare Child), Jonnie Barnett (Cop Driver), Shelby Chong (Beautiful), Carolyn Conwell (Swedish Maid), Don Davis (One Man Band), Margarita Garcia (Cook), Mark H. Gilman (Welfare Actor), Kim Hopkins (Wardrobe Girl), Robert Linder (Wino), Susan Mechsner (Leaflet Lady), Frank Picard (Guard at Gate), Ben Powers (Welfare Black), Michael Winslow (Welfare Comedian), Michael Drummon (Welfare Recipient), Natividad Vacío (Mexican Man in Welfare Office), Tony Viscarra (Junkie in Welfare Office), Marcus Chong (Johnny), Bobby A (Doorman), Alvin Childress (Pinochle Player), DeForest Covan (Pinochle Player), Missy Cleveland (Massage Girl), Gay Guldstrand (Massage Girl), Nan Mason (Massage Girl), Christine A. McKee (Massage Girl), Brandy Roe (Massage Girl), Victoria Wells (Massage Girl), John Petlock (Client), Dan Caldwell (Client), Rita Wilson (Hostage), Peter Griffin (Cop at Hotel), Tim Culbertson (Cop at Hotel), Charles D. Laird (Cop at Hotel), Bob Laird (Cop at Hotel), Paul E. Lewis (Cop at Hotel), Carl Weintraub (Cop at Hotel), Faith Minton (Lady Bouncer), Ruben Guevara (Startled Man), Bob McClurg (Chicken Charlie (Groundling)), Edie McClurg (Gloria's Mom (Groundling)), Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman / Desk Clerk (Groundling)), Dick Frattali (First Assistant Director (Groundling)), Gary Austin (Second Assistant Director (Groundling)), Tracy Newman (Third Assistant Director (Groundling)), Don Bovingloh (Man in Hotel (Groundling)), Phyllis Katz (Woman in Hotel (Groundling)), Doug Cox (Cameraman (Groundling)), Bob Drew (Massage Parlor Owner (Groundling)), Phil Hartman (Chick Hazard Private Eye (Groundling)), John Paragon (Director (Groundling)), Catherine Bergstrom (Hostage (Groundling)), Cassandra Peterson (Hostage (Groundling)), Steven Kavner (El Pachuco (Groundling)), Tim Silva (Standup Comic (Groundling)), Mary Anderson (Old Lady in Music Store (uncredited)), Herbert Coley (Party Patron (uncredited)), Lynna' Davis (Skater (uncredited)), Michele Drake (Massage Girl (uncredited)), Alan Dysert (Guest Star (uncredited)), Raven Grey Eagle (Pedestrian (uncredited)), Len Lawson (Businessman (uncredited)), Jay Moreno (Kid (uncredited)), Gregg Sawaya (Comedy Room Bouncer (uncredited)), Rick Sawaya (Comedy Room Brawl Patron (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong |
| Producer | Howard Brown |
| Cinematography | King Baggot |
| Editing | Scott Conrad, Thomas K. Avildsen |
| Music | Mark Davis |
| Production design | Fred Harpman |
| Visual effects | Joe Goss |
| Sound | C. Darin Knight |
Additional data: TMDB.
