Vice Squad
1982
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Synopsis
An unlikely Hollywood hooker helps a detective set a trap for a mutilator pimp.
Key facts
Cast
Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Season Hubley, Pepe Serna, Beverly Todd, Joseph Di Giroloma, Maurice Emanuel, Wayne Hackett
Original language
English
First release
January 22, 1982 (United States)
Home video distributors
Embassy Home Entertainment (United States)
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Kenneth Peters, Robert Vincent O'Neil, Sandy Howard
Producer
Brian E. Frankish
Cinematography
John Alcott
Editing
Roy Watts
Music
Joe Renzetti
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Abertoir Horror Festival 2023 - Features
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2008 generic - The Grindhouse Revisited
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Embassy Home Entertainment (cat. no. 2015) | 1983, United States, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | January 22, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 23, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Australia | July 29, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Italy | August 19, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Japan | September 15, 1982 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1983 2015 |
Full credits
| Director | Gary Sherman |
| Cast | Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Season Hubley, Pepe Serna (Pete Mendez), Beverly Todd (Louise Williams), Joseph Di Giroloma (Kowalski (as Joseph DiGiroloma)), Maurice Emanuel (Edwards), Wayne Hackett (Christian Sorenson), Nina Blackwood (Ginger), Sudana Bobatoon (Dixie), Lydia Lei (Coco), Kelly Piper (Blue Chip), Michael Ensign (Chauffeur), Grand L. Bush (Black Pimp), Jonathan Haze (Dapper Man), Robert Miano (Duty Sergeant), Stack Pierce (Roscoe), Barbara Pilavin (Derelict Woman), Stan Ross (Drunk), Cheryl Smith (White Prostitute), Fred Berry (Sugar Pimp), Nate Esformes (The John), Kristoffer Anders (Sergeant Brooks), Joseph Baroncini (Ted), Tom Brent (Happy Harve), Marilyn Coleman (Beatrice Adams), Stacy Everly (Teenage Junkie), Cliff Frazier (Mace), Lyla Graham (Mrs. Cruikshank), Peter Harrell (First Dude), Vincent J. Isaac (Silky), Cynthia L. James (Black Prostitute), Ben Kronen (Elderly Man), Bob Laird (Motorcycle Officer), Doug Laird (Motorcycle Officer), Richard Milholland (Driver), Vahan Moosekian (Doctor), Mark Ness (Cab Driver), Donald Rawley (Gregory - The Swish), Hugo Stanger (Old Man at Mansion), Arnold F. Turner (Boss Player), Nicole Volkoff (Lisa), Richard Wetzel (Fast Eddie), Ark Wong (Mr. Wong) |
| Screenplay | Kenneth Peters, Robert Vincent O'Neil, Sandy Howard |
| Producer | Brian E. Frankish |
| Executive producer | Frank Capra, Jr., Robert Rehme, Sandy Howard |
| Cinematography | John Alcott |
| Editing | Roy Watts |
| Music | Joe Renzetti |
| Production design | Lee Fischer |
| Costumes | Bernadette O'Brien |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
