Shooting Stars(1983)
As Hollywood Actors, They're Hot! ... As Private Eyes They're Explosive!
Two television actors who play detectives are fired when the show's star gets upset that they are getting the better parts to play. So, they decide to try it for real.
Movie: Shooting Stars
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bill O'Keefe
Douglas Hawk
Hazel
Patrick
Producer
Jenny O'Keefe
Mrs Brand
Woodrow Norton
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Two television actors who play detectives are fired when the show's star gets upset that they are getting the better parts to play. So, they decide to try it for real.
Release Date
1983-07-28
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5
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As Hollywood Actors, They're Hot! ... As Private Eyes They're Explosive!
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