Greaser's Palace (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, Greaser's Palace is a comedy and western film directed by Robert Downey Sr., running about 91 minutes. “He's got the boogie on his fingers & the hubba-hubba in his soul!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A parable based on the life of Christ. This ain't your father's Bible story, full of references about the destruction of the world through massive constipation and a New Mexican setting.
Who’s in it. Greaser's Palace stars Allan Arbus as Jesse, Albert Henderson as Seaweedhead Greaser, Luana Anders as Cholera and Hervé Villechaize as Mr. Spitunia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Greaser's Palace has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Greaser's Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Greaser's Palace tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Greaser's Palace (1972)?
- In US, Greaser's Palace is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Greaser's Palace worth watching?
- Greaser's Palace holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Greaser's Palace?
- Greaser's Palace stars Allan Arbus, Albert Henderson, Luana Anders, Hervé Villechaize and Toni Basil.
- When was Greaser's Palace released?
- Greaser's Palace was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.