Plot Summary
Scrappy documentary about a band that flew too close to the sun to make it really big. Albany, NY's Blotto rose from the ashes of the Star-Spangled Washboard Band and scored an unlikely hit with I Wanna Be A Lifeguard in the early 80's thanks in part to getting airplay on MTV when the network launched August 1, 1981. The film follows their struggles to land a major label deal despite huge success with touring and releasing their own EPs and Albums. First-time director Rob Lichter (aka Bert Blotto) puts together a funny, heart-felt portrait of the musical pranksters that is sometimes heartbreaking despite all the laughs.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
Where to watch free (US)
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Cast
Paul Jossman
Bowtie Blotto
Bill Polchinski
Broadway Blotto
Keith Stephenson
Cheese Blotto
Greg Haymes
Sergeant Blotto (aka Sarge)
Paul Rapp
Lee Harvey Blotto
Helena Binder
Blanche Blotto
David Maswick
Chevrolet Blotto
Mike Kelley
Himself
Steve Davies
Himself
Martha Quinn
Herself
Donald Roeser
Himself
Jackie Martling
Himself
Bob Buchmann
Himself
Liz Bishop
Herself
Martin Benjamin
Himself
John Dannison
Himself
Tom Gliserman
Himself
Lou Brutus
Himself
Paul Petroskey
Himself
Jim Furlong
Himself