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  • Half Nelson (1985)
  • TV Movie | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
Half Nelson (1985)
TV Movie | 120 min | Comedy, Drama

Rocky Nelson is a New York City cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an ...See moreRocky Nelson is a New York City cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an actor. He is then approached by someone who offers him a job at a Hollywood security agency, because he would fit in there being an ex-cop, and while working there, he could come in contact with some Hollywood heavyweights who could give him the break he needs, and at the same time, he gets to live in Dean Martin's guest house. Written by [email protected] See less
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Writers
Glen A. Larson (written by) | Lou Shaw (written by)
Producer
Cinematographer
John M. Stephens (as John Stephens)
Editor
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Updated Mar 24, 1985

Release date
Mar 24, 1985 (United States)

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Cast

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46 cast members
Name Known for
Joe Pesci
Rocky Nelson Rocky Nelson   See fewer
Victoria Jackson
Annie O'Hara Annie O'Hara   See fewer
Fred Williamson
Chester Long Chester Long   See fewer
Tony
Hunk Hunk   See fewer
Dean Martin
Mr. Martin Mr. Martin   See fewer
Morgan Brittany
Actress Actress   See fewer
Gary Lockwood
Jack Taylor Jack Taylor   See fewer
Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes Larry Holmes   See fewer
John Matuszak
John Matuszak John Matuszak   See fewer
Jerry Reuss
Jerry Reuss Jerry Reuss   See fewer
Tony Curtis
Antonio Marco Antonio Marco   See fewer
Rod Taylor
Gen. George Lavin Gen. George Lavin   See fewer
Robert Webber
Arthur Harrison Arthur Harrison   See fewer
George Kennedy
Parsons Parsons   See fewer
Severn Darden
Morgue Attendant Morgue Attendant   See fewer
Paul Kreppel
Raphael's Assistant Raphael's Assistant   See fewer
Tim Rossovich
Tight End Tight End   See fewer
Tawny Little
Announcer (as Tawny Schneider) Announcer (as Tawny Schneider)   See fewer
Ed Hooks
Bellman Bellman   See fewer
Curtis Taylor
First Man First Man   See fewer
Janet Curtis
Hollywood Pretty Girl Hollywood Pretty Girl   See fewer
Lynne Randall
N.Y. Pretty Girl N.Y. Pretty Girl   See fewer
William Bryant
Director Director   See fewer
Pepper Martin
Bartender Bartender   See fewer
Chick Hearn
Announcer (voice) Announcer (voice)   See fewer
Rhonda Shear
Jacuzzi Girl #2 Jacuzzi Girl #2   See fewer
Robert Hover
Guard (as Bob Hover) Guard (as Bob Hover)   See fewer
Jacqueline Ray
Jacuzzi Girl #1 (as Jacqueline Ray Selleck) Jacuzzi Girl #1 (as Jacqueline Ray Selleck)   See fewer
Herk Clark
New York Butch New York Butch   See fewer
David Lloyd Nelson
Hollywood Butch Hollywood Butch   See fewer
Timothy Noyes
Harrison's Guard Harrison's Guard   See fewer
Val Bisoglio
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Bret McCormick
Bernie (uncredited) Bernie (uncredited)   See fewer
Denny Miller
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Rapp
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
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