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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

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To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane (Andrew "Dice" Clay) is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch (Gilbert Gottfried) hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.

Critics Reviews

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Henry Sheehan Chicago Reader 05/12/2022
1/4
It’s too bad Clay doesn’t have the inclination or ability to plumb his oppressing-on-the-outside but oppressed-on-the-inside persona. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Surprisingly funny and expectedly rude, this first starring vehicle by vilified standup comic Andrew Dice Clay has a decidedly lowbrow humor that is a sort of modern equivalent of that of the Three Stooges. Go to Full Review Nigel Floyd Time Out 02/09/2006
This expensively empty action comedy is as much fun as a car crash. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 11/17/2022
A grotesque, offensive, and unforgivable film. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 08/31/2022
C-
As an actor, Dice is sometimes likable — he keeps himself amused. But he’s stuck in this ghastly hybrid that never gets going and finally makes him look foolish. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 04/25/2020
2/4
...a misguided star vehicle that's aged horribly in the years since its 1990 release. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lasse L @Large85 4d Probably one of the most underrated comedies of all time. I think it will make a comeback at somepoint. Watch and be the judge yourselves 👍 See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 30 Successful in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Michael G May 4 Well it's nice to see that critics even back in the day we're uptight and can't give anything a chance... I know dice isn't everybody's cup of tea but the movie itself had a decent plot was funny and dice was good in the movie like it or not it was a solid flick... See more Jay H 05/19/2024 I was never a fan of Dice's stand-up act, but I found this movie to be quite enjoyable. Robert Englund steals the show. See more Gonzo g 04/09/2024 Loved this crazy silly movie See more steve d 12/26/2022 I don't get Andrew Dice Clay and I don't get this. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Renny Harlin

Director

Andrew Dice Clay

Ford Fairlane

Wayne Newton

Julian Grendel

Priscilla Presley

Coleen Sutton

Morris Day

Don Cleveland, Record Producer

Lauren Holly

Jazz, Ford's Assistant

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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

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Synopsis To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane (Andrew "Dice" Clay) is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientele, who depend on his keen eye and smug discretion. So when a heavy-metal musician dies mid-concert, Fairlane is on the case before the lights come up. But things turn shocking when radio personality Johnny Crunch (Gilbert Gottfried) hires Fairlane to find a missing groupie mere hours before he is electrocuted live on air.
Director
Renny Harlin
Producer
Steve Perry, Joel Silver
Screenwriter
Rex Weiner, James Cappe, David Arnott, Daniel Waters
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Silver Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.9M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
35mm