Ted is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen. His life changes when a bikini-clad beauty named Linda strolls by him. Instantly, Ted believes he's found his "Venus" and becomes obsessed with Linda. He tries to woo her with poetry, obscene phone calls and romantic overtures, all to disastrous effect.

Ted Whitley

Max Waters

Colette

Gloria

Herb

Grace

Homeless Vietnam Veteran

Ted's Attorney

District Attorney

Judge William H. Converse

Judge Katherine Notch

Bailiff

Publisher

Bag Lady

Lisa

Shelly

Marcia

Marcia's Elderly Boyfriend

Mrs. Turner
August 8, 1991

Ted Whitley

Max Waters

Colette

Gloria

Herb

Grace

Homeless Vietnam Veteran

Ted's Attorney

District Attorney

Judge William H. Converse

Judge Katherine Notch

Bailiff

Publisher

Bag Lady

Lisa

Shelly

Marcia

Marcia's Elderly Boyfriend

Mrs. Turner
