Hollywood Vice Squad

Hollywood Vice Squad

The most unusual police force in the world.

R 1986 · 101 min · ★ 3.8 · Comedy, Action, Crime

A mother goes to Hollywood to find her runaway daughter. She discovers that the girl has become involved in the pornography industry, and goes to the police to get help in finding her.

Directed by Penelope Spheeris · Written by Kenneth Peters

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