
An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition. But the beautiful Marni sways Jake—it’s love at first sight.
David Settles

Lucy

Gabriel

Etch-A-Sketch

Benny the Heckler

Longfellow

Jake Thompson

Marni Elliot
Jonesy
Mr. Berto
Lisa
Marc

Fresno Pete

Shelly Lancaster

Millhouse
Ralph

Marcus
Alan

Franklin

Jonetta
Chrome Harley

Slam
Angie

Jerry
Self Love Sarah

Bridget
Self
Leopold

Mouse

Thunder Woman

Teezer
Big Al
Booker
Bartender
Young Jake
Mrs. Thompson
Poet

Self

Poet
Audience Member
Judge Jackson
The Unknown Poet
Audience Member
Motorcycle Gang (uncredited)

Audience Member