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.
Paul Jossman
as Bowtie Blotto
Bill Polchinski
as Broadway Blotto
Keith Stephenson
as Cheese Blotto
Greg Haymes
as Sergeant Blotto (aka Sarge)
Paul Rapp
as Lee Harvey Blotto
Helena Binder
as Blanche Blotto
David Maswick
as Chevrolet Blotto
Mike Kelley
as Himself
Steve Davies
as Himself
Martha Quinn
as Herself
Donald Roeser
as Himself
Jackie Martling
as Himself
