Ted & Venus
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Ted & Venus is a 1991 film directed by Bud Cort
. This comedy is written by Bud Cort and Paul Ciotti, and features and all-star
cast including Brian Thompson
. The original music is composed by David Robbins
.
The film was initially released theatrically in the United States
on December 20, 1991. and on home video in 1993. On March 1, 2005, the film was released on DVD in Canada by Legacy Entertainment, but in full frame format and without any bonus material. The DVD has since been discontinued, and as of 2010, there are currently no plans for a new DVD of the film.
Bud Cort
Bud Cort is an American film and stage actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his portrayals of Harold in Hal Ashby's 1971 film Harold and Maude and the titular hero in Robert Altman's 1970 film Brewster McCloud...
. This comedy is written by Bud Cort and Paul Ciotti, and features and all-star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
cast including Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson (actor)
Brian Thompson is an American actor. His distinctive square-jaw profile, powerful voice, and imposing stature has led him to be typecast as a villain in many action films and TV series, and a some comedies: Joe Dirt, The Three Amigos, Weird Science, Key West, and Life Stinks.-Career:Thompson has...
. The original music is composed by David Robbins
David Robbins
David Robbins is an artist and writer who was one of the first to investigate the art world's entrance into the culture industry....
.
The film was initially released theatrically in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on December 20, 1991. and on home video in 1993. On March 1, 2005, the film was released on DVD in Canada by Legacy Entertainment, but in full frame format and without any bonus material. The DVD has since been discontinued, and as of 2010, there are currently no plans for a new DVD of the film.
Cast
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- Brian ThompsonBrian Thompson (actor)Brian Thompson is an American actor. His distinctive square-jaw profile, powerful voice, and imposing stature has led him to be typecast as a villain in many action films and TV series, and a some comedies: Joe Dirt, The Three Amigos, Weird Science, Key West, and Life Stinks.-Career:Thompson has...
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