Half Nelson (1985): Cast
Half Nelson is a 1985 comedy drama directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman, starring Joe Pesci as Rocky Nelson, Herk Clark and David Lloyd Nelson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Half Nelson About?
The premise of Half Nelson without spoilers.
Rocky Nelson, a short New York cop who scores a major bust, sells the story rights to Hollywood and hopes to become an actor. When directors reject him for his height, a Hollywood security firm recruits him, leveraging his cop background. The job puts him in contact with industry heavy‑weights and lands him a stay in Dean Martin’s guest house.
Half Nelson Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- tv series pilot
- detective
Half Nelson Cast & Characters
Joe Pesci leads the cast as Rocky Nelson, with Herk Clark as New York Butch and David Lloyd Nelson as Hollywood Butch. Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Allan Seidelman
-
Joe Pesci as Rocky Nelson - Herk Clark as New York Butch
- David Lloyd Nelson as Hollywood Butch
- Janet Curtis as Hollywood Pretty Girl
Also Starring in Half Nelson
· 37 more- Dean Martin Mr. Martin
- George Kennedy Parsons
- Tony Curtis
- Robert Webber Harrison
- Doug McClure Al
- Terry Kiser Leo Holcomb
- Rod Taylor
- Gary Lockwood
- Fred Williamson Chester Long
- William Bryant Director
- Severn Darden Morgue Attendant
- John Matuszak
- Rory Calhoun
- Victoria Jackson Annie O'Hara
- Anne Haney Maid
- Bernie Kopell Stevens
Show all 41 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Morgan Brittany Monica
- Pepper Martin Bartender
- Rhonda Shear Jacuzzi Girl #2
- George Wyner
- Chick Hearn Voice of Announcer (voice)
- Nicolas Surovy Jerry
- Tim Rossovich Tight End
- Larry Holmes Larry Holmes
- Mills Watson
- Curtis Taylor 1st Man
- Ed Hooks Bellman
- Robert Hover Guard
- Jacqueline Ray Jacuzzi Girl #1
- Paul Kreppel Raphael's Assistant
- David K. Johnston Drunk
- Tawny Little Announcer
- Lynne Randall N.Y. Pretty Girl
- Robert Parucha Wilker
- Frances Lafferty Nurse
- Timothy Noyes Harrison's Guard
- Jerry Reuss
Seen Half Nelson?
Movies Like Half Nelson
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Half Nelson, Half Angel and Hollywood Confidential.
Half Nelson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Half Nelson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Half Nelson?
Half Nelson runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Half Nelson released?
Half Nelson was released on March 24, 1985.
Who directed Half Nelson?
Half Nelson was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
More films by Arthur Allan Seidelman Who is in the cast of Half Nelson?
Half Nelson stars Joe Pesci as Rocky Nelson, Herk Clark as New York Butch and David Lloyd Nelson as Hollywood Butch, among 41 credited actors.
Does Half Nelson have a post-credit scene?
No. Half Nelson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
