Get Crazy

Get Crazy is a 1983 American musical comedy film directed by Allan Arkush and starring Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, and Daniel Stern. The film features a range of rock music performances, including those by Lou Reed, Lori Eastside, and Bill Henderson. Get Crazy was released during a time of great change in the music industry, with the rise of MTV and the decline of disco music. The film's cast also includes Ed Begley Jr., Catherine Mary Stewart, and Stacey Nelkin.

Get Crazy

Get Crazy is often compared to other rock musicals of the time, such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Phantom of the Paradise. The film's director, Allan Arkush, has cited influences such as Richard Lester and The Beatles' films like A Hard Day's Night and Help!. Get Crazy features a range of rock music performances, including those by The Ramones, Blondie, and The Cars. The film's cast also includes Frankie Faison, Dan Monahan, and Mark Metcalf.

Plot

The plot of Get Crazy follows the story of a rock concert promoter, Max Wolfe, played by Allen Garfield, as he tries to stage a New Year's Eve concert at the Saturn Theater. The film features a range of rock music performances, including those by The Doors, The Who, and The Rolling Stones. The story is also influenced by the Woodstock Music & Art Fair and the Isle of Wight Festival. The film's cast also includes Robert Picardo, John Densmore, and Ray Manzarek.

Production

The production of Get Crazy was influenced by a range of factors, including the punk rock movement and the rise of new wave music. The film's director, Allan Arkush, has cited influences such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. The film features a range of rock music performances, including those by The Kinks, The Animals, and The Yardbirds. The production team also included Lorenzo Semple Jr. and Herb Jaffe. The film's cast also includes Fabian Forte, Lee Ving, and Clint Howard.

Release

Get Crazy was released in 1983, during a time of great change in the music industry. The film was released by Embassy Pictures and features a range of rock music performances, including those by The Beach Boys, The Byrds, and The Mamas & the Papas. The film's release coincided with the rise of MTV and the decline of disco music. The film's cast also includes Robert Davi, Michael Des Barres, and Marilyn McCoo. Get Crazy has been compared to other rock musicals of the time, such as The Rose and Times Square.

Reception

The reception of Get Crazy was mixed, with some critics praising the film's rock music performances and others criticizing its plot and characters. The film has been compared to other rock musicals of the time, such as This Is Spinal Tap and Eddie and the Cruisers. Get Crazy features a range of rock music performances, including those by Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley. The film's cast also includes Jackie Mason, Howard Kaylan, and Mark Volman. Despite its mixed reception, Get Crazy has become a cult classic and is still enjoyed by fans of rock music and comedy films today, including fans of Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and The Grateful Dead. Category:1983 films