Van Nuys Blvd. (1979): Cast & Plot
Van Nuys Blvd. is a 1979 comedy drama directed by William Sachs, starring Bill Adler as Bobby, Dennis Bowen and David Hayward. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- William Sachs
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crown International Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Van Nuys Blvd. About?
The premise of Van Nuys Blvd. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The greatest cruising in the land unfolds on iconic Van Nuys Boulevard, the street where the legend began. A small‑town teenager learns of the wild night rides, heads to Los Angeles, and quickly becomes immersed in the scene, rubbing shoulders with drag racers, bikini‑clad dancers and a rowdy biker crew as the party roars on.
Van Nuys Blvd. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex in a van
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- close up of mouth
- skateboarding
- cruising in a convertable
- camera shot of a woman's butt
- biker chick
- incarceration
- carnival game
- new dance demonstration
- giant stuffed animal
+38 more Show fewer
- budweiser in a can
- playing air hockey
- playing pinball
- tilt
- mini car
- peeling sunburn
- key ring
- hog
- hoagie sandwich
- jaw cramp
- thumb stuck in a bowling ball
- pacing
- caught having sex
- male underwear
- briefs
- white briefs
- clothed male naked female scene
- woman wears a black bikini
- woman wears a string bikini
- flashing breasts
- arcade game
- sex
- california
- cruising
- van
- location in title
- disco
- sandwich
- bikini
- air hockey
- budweiser
- go kart
- police car
- kiss
- dancing
- stuffed animal
- jeans
- gorilla suit
Van Nuys Blvd. Cast & Characters
Bill Adler leads the cast as Bobby, with Dennis Bowen as Greg and David Hayward as Leon Barnes 'Chooch'. Directed by William Sachs; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Sachs
- Bill Adler as Bobby
- Dennis Bowen as Greg
- David Hayward as Leon Barnes 'Chooch'
- Cynthia Wood as Moon
Also Starring in Van Nuys Blvd.
· 14 more- Melissa Prophet Camille
- Tara Strohmeier Wanda
- Bella Bruck Mrs. Zass
- Dana Gladstone Officer Albert Zass
- Renee Harmon Mildred
- Mary Ellen O'Neill Gertie
- Jim Kester Frankie
- Minnie Summers Lindsey Nurse Bradley
- Susanne Severeid Jo
- Aesop Aquarian Biker
- Nancy McCauley Mooner / Flasher
- Di Ann Monaco Motorcycle Girl
- Don Sawyer Jason
- Doug Bailey Gas Station Attendant
More from William Sachs
More films directed by William Sachs: Spooky House, The Last Hour, Hot Chili and Galaxina.
Van Nuys Blvd. Plot Summary
What happens in Van Nuys Blvd. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bobby, Bill Adler, a small-town boy, hears rumors about the wild nights of cruising Van Nuys Boulevard in California and heads out to see them for himself, stepping into a neon-soaked world where drag racers, topless dancers, and bikers set the pulse of the street.
In those opening scenes, chaos flickers to life as two men crash into each other’s cars, a vivid prelude to the freewheeling misadventures ahead. Greg, [Dennis Bowen], hooks up with a female biker, while Chooch, David Hayward (Leon Barnes), is busted for running a red light after being mooned. Bobby and Moon, [Cynthia Wood], also find themselves arrested for drag racing, a comical reminder that this night ride comes with consequences.
Full summary
The whole story of Van Nuys Blvd., scene by scene
Van Nuys Blvd. Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer VAN NUYS BLVD. Trailer [1979]
How Well Do You Know Van Nuys Blvd.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the small‑town boy who travels to Van Nuys Boulevard?
Cars in Van Nuys Blvd.
47 cars on screen, including the 1963 Ford Econoline and the 1975 Dodge Coronet.
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1963 Ford Econoline Main role -
1975 Dodge Coronet Important role -
1974 Dodge Tradesman Important role -
1932 Ford V8 Important role
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Van Nuys Blvd. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Van Nuys Blvd., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Van Nuys Blvd.?
Van Nuys Blvd. runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Van Nuys Blvd. released?
Van Nuys Blvd. was released on March 16, 1979.
Who directed Van Nuys Blvd.?
Van Nuys Blvd. was directed by William Sachs.
More films by William Sachs Who is in the cast of Van Nuys Blvd.?
Van Nuys Blvd. stars Bill Adler as Bobby, Dennis Bowen as Greg and David Hayward as Leon Barnes 'Chooch', among 18 credited actors.
Does Van Nuys Blvd. have a post-credit scene?
No. Van Nuys Blvd. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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