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Ted & Venus (1991)

1991-08-08 · 1h 40m · EN
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An immaculate obsession...

Ted is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen. His life changes when a bikini-clad beauty named Linda strolls by him. Instantly, Ted believes he's found his "Venus" and becomes obsessed with Linda. He tries to woo her with poetry, obscene phone calls and romantic overtures, all to disastrous effect.

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Bud CortDirector, WriterPaul CiottiWriter

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Bud CortBud CortTed WhitleyJames BrolinJames BrolinMax WatersKim AdamsKim AdamsLinda TurnerCarol KaneCarol KaneColetteBrian ThompsonBrian ThompsonHerbPamella D'PellaPamella D'PellaGloriaRhea PerlmanRhea PerlmanGraceWoody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonHomeless Vietnam VeteranMartin MullMartin MullTed's AttorneyRoberta WallachRoberta WallachDistrict AttorneyTimothy LearyTimothy LearyJudge William H. ConverseTricia O'NeilTricia O'NeilJudge Katherine Notch

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference129660Actor preference7670 · 120660 · 62413

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What is Ted & Venus about?

Ted is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen. His life changes when a bikini-clad beauty named Linda strolls by him. Instantly, Ted believes he's found his "Venus" and becomes obsessed with Linda. He tries to woo her with poetry, obscene phone calls and romantic overtures, all to disastrous effect.

How long is Ted & Venus?

Ted & Venus has a runtime of 100 minutes.