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Tapioca

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Tapioca (2009)
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Nuts, a destitute and homeless street vendor, (Ben Vereen) zaps a cynical stand-up comedian with a mystical hex; sending the comic into the underworld of the homeless on a wacky odyssey of r... Read allNuts, a destitute and homeless street vendor, (Ben Vereen) zaps a cynical stand-up comedian with a mystical hex; sending the comic into the underworld of the homeless on a wacky odyssey of redemption. Pipes (Houlihan), an alcoholic jerk, insults Nuts upon their chance encounter r... Read allNuts, a destitute and homeless street vendor, (Ben Vereen) zaps a cynical stand-up comedian with a mystical hex; sending the comic into the underworld of the homeless on a wacky odyssey of redemption. Pipes (Houlihan), an alcoholic jerk, insults Nuts upon their chance encounter resulting in Nuts suffering an apoplectic seizure from his abuse. Nuts vows revenge, puttin... Read all

  • Director
    • Paddy Houlihan
  • Writers
    • Mike Houlihan
    • Paddy Houlihan
    • Michael McNeal
  • Stars
    • Mike Houlihan
    • Ben Vereen
    • Paddy Houlihan
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    84
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    • Director
      • Paddy Houlihan
    • Writers
      • Mike Houlihan
      • Paddy Houlihan
      • Michael McNeal
    • Stars
      • Mike Houlihan
      • Ben Vereen
      • Paddy Houlihan
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mike Houlihan
    • Pipes
    Ben Vereen
    Ben Vereen
    • Nuts
    Paddy Houlihan
    • Danny
    Noel Bax
    • Young Man
    Bill Boehler
    • Mini mart customer
    Mark Borchardt
    Mark Borchardt
    • Harve
    Tony Brown
    • Casto
    Jim Carrane
    • Mini Mart Clerk
    Laura Collins
    • Black Lady
    Jim Crago
    • Frat Boy #2
    Steven Fleming
    • Andy Surabe
    Dan Greenberg
    Dan Greenberg
    • Frat Boy #1
    Greg Hollimon
    • Hats
    E.J. Hott
    • Moses
    William Houlihan
    • Randy
    Tim Kazurinsky
    Tim Kazurinsky
    • Einstein
    Jack McCabe
    • St. Peter
    Mike McNamara
    Mike McNamara
    • Yuppie on date
    • Director
      • Paddy Houlihan
    • Writers
      • Mike Houlihan
      • Paddy Houlihan
      • Michael McNeal
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    10bangkaboom-17777

    Great Classic Chicago Movie!

    Enjoyed the film from beginning to end, this was a fabulous comedic rendition on what it means to be homeless, and, or down on your luck. The ensemble of characters, and how the actors portrayed those characters was great!
    8qb101010

    Sweet Little Chicago Film

    I just saw this and have to say that it was great! I wasn't sure what to expect after the first 15 minutes, but it takes you on a neat little ride that is very timely. The movie is about homeless people. A lot of imagination went into this little film. It's nothing like the comedies being made today. It sort of has an old school feel to it and reminds me of comedies like the Blues Bros and early Ivan Reitman films. I think the musical score made me feel that way. I see on here that the film was made for only 100k. That is amazing to me. I does feel low budget, but nowhere near that number. There isn't a whole lot of Chicago landmark stuff to be seen in the film, but it has a certain flavor to it that makes it very unique. If you are from Chicago and you are a fan of sketch comedy buy or rent this movie. You will recognize a lot of Chicago comedians in it. Second City actors and improvisers shine. David Pasquesi has some very funny scenes. Can't wait to see what these guys do next.

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      This started as a sketch comedy show about being homeless. It was performed by Mike Houlihan and his sons Paddy and William along with several actors that appear in the film as well. Those actors are Michael McNeal, Jack McCabe, Clayton O'Brien and Vince Mammoser. Tapioca the stage show was performed at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago in the winter of 2004.

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    • Release date
      • 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Open Road Productions
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      • $100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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