When a desperate mother hits Hollywood, the vice squad gets more than they bargained for.
HOLLYWOOD VICE SQUAD
The most unusual police force in the world.
A mother goes to Hollywood to find her runaway daughter. She discovers that the girl has become involved in the pornography industry, and goes to the police to get help in finding her.
Quick Answer
Hollywood Vice Squad is a 1986 American action-comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris about a mother who enlists the police to help find her runaway daughter in Hollywood's pornography industry.
Programmer's Pick
Penelope Spheeris brings an anarchic edge to the L.A. sleaze circuit, mixing shotgun blasts and car crashes with a knowing wink. Where else can you catch Carrie Fisher and a Santa Claus costume in the same vice raid?
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film marks the feature debut of Robin Wright and is directed by Penelope Spheeris, with a soundtrack by Keith Levene of Public Image Ltd.
Cast & Crew
View all →
Why Cult
Penelope Spheeris helms this chaotic ride, lending her unique perspective to a male-dominated genre.
With appearances from Ronny Cox, Frank Gorshin, and Carrie Fisher, the ensemble keeps the energy unpredictable.
Expect everything from shotgun chases to undercover busts, as the vice squad tackles Hollywood's criminal underbelly.
The film skewers Hollywood’s sleaze with racial humor, brawls, and more than one Santa suit gone rogue.
Scene Gallery
Questions from the Vault
When was Hollywood Vice Squad released? +
Hollywood Vice Squad was released in 1986.
Who directed Hollywood Vice Squad? +
Hollywood Vice Squad was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
How long is Hollywood Vice Squad? +
Hollywood Vice Squad has a runtime of 101 minutes.
What genre is Hollywood Vice Squad? +
Hollywood Vice Squad is an action-comedy film.
Where can I watch Hollywood Vice Squad? +
Hollywood Vice Squad is available to stream on SassyFlix.
