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Half Nelson

19851h 35mMovieTV MovieComedyDrama

Rocky Nelson is a New York cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the directors think that he is too short to be an actor.…

DirectorArthur Allan Seidelman
WritersGlen A. Larson·Lou Shaw
ProducersHarker Wade·Glen A. Larson

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Cast · Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman

JPJoe Pesci
Joe Pesci
Rocky Nelson
VJVictoria Jackson
Victoria Jackson
Annie O'Hara
FWFred Williamson
Fred Williamson
Chester Long
DMDean Martin
Dean Martin
Mr. Martin
MBMorgan Brittany
Morgan Brittany
Monica
TKTerry Kiser
Terry Kiser
Leo Holcomb
GWGeorge Wyner
George Wyner
GLGary Lockwood
Gary Lockwood
MWMills Watson
Mills Watson
RCRory Calhoun
Rory Calhoun
LHLarry Holmes
Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes
JMJohn Matuszak
John Matuszak

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Half Nelson hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 12, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.