Ted & Venus
1991
100 minutes
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Bud Cort
Ted Whitley
James Brolin
Max Waters
Kim Adams
Linda Turner
Carol Kane
Colette
Pamella D'Pella
Gloria
Brian Thompson
Herb
Rhea Perlman
Grace
Woody Harrelson
Homeless Vietnam Veteran
Martin Mull
Ted's Attorney
Roberta Wallach
District Attorney
Timothy Leary
Judge William H. Converse
Tricia O'Neil
Judge Katherine Notch
Tony Genaro
Bailiff
Vincent Schiavelli
Publisher
Andrea Martin
Bag Lady
Cassandra Peterson
Lisa
Tracy Reiner
Shelly
Arleen Sorkin
Marcia
Pat McCormick
Marcia's Elderly Boyfriend
Gena Rowlands
Mrs. Turner
Lady Rowlands
Linda's Grandmother
Lily Mariye
Rose
Bettye Ackerman
Poetry Award Presenter
Thomas Conroy
Nevermore Club Emcee (as Jack Eastland)
Shelly Werk
Nurse
Victor Talmadge
Orderly
John Blyth Barrymore
Patient #1
Rob Moran
Patient #2
Clint Allen
Patient #3
Zoe Cassavetes
Waitress with Attitude
Barbara Leary
Guest
Jacqueline Chauvin
Women's Group Head
Bridget Flaherty
Women's Group #1
Pat Ast
Women's Group #2
Grif Griffis
Women's Group #3
Philip K. Irven
Ted's Cellmate
Stefanos Miltsakakis
Prisoner #1
Craig Ng
Prisoner #2
Jim Maniaci
Prisoner #3
Mik Scriba
Prison Guard
Chad S. Taylor
Chainsaw Juggler
Christopher McMullen
Horseback Rider
Joe Paul
Wino
Jerome Coleman
Park Bench Lover
Tamara De Treaux
Park Bench Lover
Peter Koch
Cop #1
Karl Rumburg
Cop #2
Chris Paul Davis
Cop #3
Tripp Law
Cop #4 (as Lawrence McNeal III)
Norma Maldonado
Cop #5
Randolf Turrow
Beach Blanket Lover