Instant Karma (1990): Cast & Plot
Instant Karma is a 1990 comedy drama directed by Roderick Taylor, starring Craig Sheffer as Zane, David Cassidy and Marty Ingels. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Roderick Taylor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Desert Wind films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Instant Karma About?
The premise of Instant Karma without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
She’s every man’s dream—perfect in every way except one. A struggling writer stuck on a poorly received TV series begins to question his choices after meeting and falling for a stunning actress, and their romance forces him to reevaluate his life, ambitions, and what truly matters.
Instant Karma Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- sex scene
- love
- writer
- independent film
Instant Karma Cast & Characters
Craig Sheffer leads the cast as Zane, with David Cassidy as Reno and Marty Ingels as Jon Clark. Directed by Roderick Taylor; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roderick Taylor
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Craig Sheffer as Zane - David Cassidy as Reno
- Marty Ingels as Jon Clark
- Chelsea Noble as Penelope
Also Starring in Instant Karma
· 12 more- William Smith Pop
- Alan Blumenfeld Oscar Meyer
- Orson Bean Dr. Berlin
- Sarah Buxton Kathy
- Blackie Dammett Ed Poliski
- James Gallery Jerry
- Rebekka Armstrong Jamie
- Annette Sinclair Amy
- Brigitte Burdine Suzy
- Tiffanie Poston Laura
- Kristina Wotkyns Cindy
- Ashley Quaine Janet
Instant Karma Plot Summary
What happens in Instant Karma from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zane Craig Sheffer is the writer-producer behind the TV show Rock & Roll P.I. He appears to have a successful career, yet he feels lonely and is enduring a particularly rough week. On the chaotic studio lot, he ends up clashing with Reno David Cassidy, the show’s temperamental star, during a tense confrontation about creative direction. Zane and his co-writer David are trying to pitch a fresh script to producer Jon Clark Marty Ingels, and by the end of the meeting Jon signals his enthusiasm but insists on a complete rewrite, leaving Zane unsettled about the project’s future.
Full summary
The whole story of Instant Karma, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Instant Karma?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the TV show that Zane writes and produces?
Instant Karma Also Known As
Also known as “Quase uma Virgem”.
- Also known as
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- Quase uma Virgem
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Instant Karma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Instant Karma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Instant Karma?
Instant Karma runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Instant Karma released?
Instant Karma was released on April 27, 1990.
Who directed Instant Karma?
Instant Karma was directed by Roderick Taylor.
More films by Roderick Taylor Who is in the cast of Instant Karma?
Instant Karma stars Craig Sheffer as Zane, David Cassidy as Reno and Marty Ingels as Jon Clark, among 16 credited actors.
Does Instant Karma have a post-credit scene?
No. Instant Karma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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