Hollywood Man (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1976, Hollywood Man is an action and drama film directed by Jack Starrett, running about 107 minutes. “The cops try to stop him! The mafia tries to stop him! but nobody's going to stop him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hollywood action film star Rafe Stoker has sunk $130,000 of his own money into his own production, but can't find legitimate financing to complete the film. His mob-connected investor demands an exorbitant amount of collateral and a guarantee that Rafe hand over a commercially acceptable film in 4 weeks, then hires a gang of psycho bikers to sabotage the picture to ensure he collects Stoker's collateral. As if a cranky local cop and bad weather didn't slow production enough, Crazy Harvey decides to take Rafe out of the picture after Rafe shows him up once too often.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Man stars William Smith as Rafe Stoker, Jennifer Billingsley as Buttons, Ray Girardin as Harvey and Mary Woronov as Julie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Hollywood Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Man (1976)?
- In US, Hollywood Man is available to stream on Cultpix and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollywood Man worth watching?
- Hollywood Man holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Man?
- Hollywood Man stars William Smith, Jennifer Billingsley, Ray Girardin, Mary Woronov and Jude Farese.
- When was Hollywood Man released?
- Hollywood Man was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.