A down-and-out PI, a runaway heiress, and Hollywood’s seedy underbelly collide in this offbeat crime caper.
HOLLYWOOD HARRY
Fast women. Hard liquor. And a private eye without a clue
A hapless Los Angeles private detectivewho is drinking himself to death is hired by a shady millionaire to search for the man's missing teenage heiress while at the same time, the detective's estranged teenage niece arrives in town and wants in on the case.
Where else will you see Robert Forster chase porn stars and bad guys while babysitting his own daughter?
Robert Forster steps behind and in front of the camera for a sun-baked sendup of hardboiled detective tropes, trading Marlowe’s cool for booze-soaked bumbles. If you like your private eyes tangled in family drama and Hollywood sleaze, this one’s got your name on the case file.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Hollywood Harry is a 1986 American comedy crime thriller directed by Robert Forster about a washed-up private detective hired to find a millionaire's runaway daughter amid the chaos of Los Angeles and his own family troubles.
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Why Cult
Expect a tongue-in-cheek riff on classic detective archetypes, as Harry does his best Philip Marlowe impression—with plenty of comic fallout.
Forster not only directs but stars as the hapless PI, giving the film a personal, offbeat energy you won't find in your average crime caper.
The film dives deep into Hollywood’s grubby underbelly, complete with porn scandals, murderous thugs, and a cast of eccentric misfits.
Harry's teenage niece crashes the party, adding extra chaos and family tension to an already off-kilter investigation.
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What is Hollywood Harry about? +
Hollywood Harry follows a struggling Los Angeles private detective who is hired by a shady millionaire to find his missing daughter, all while managing his own estranged niece and a parade of Hollywood oddballs.
When was Hollywood Harry released? +
Hollywood Harry was released in 1986.
Who directed Hollywood Harry? +
Hollywood Harry was directed by Robert Forster.
How long is Hollywood Harry? +
Hollywood Harry has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is Hollywood Harry? +
Hollywood Harry is a comedy, crime, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Hollywood Harry? +
Hollywood Harry is available for streaming on SassyFlix.
