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ComedyFantasyRomance

L.A. Story

- Something funny is happening in L.A.

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.

Release Date : 1991-02-08

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : L.A. FilmsCarolco PicturesIndieProd Company Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : LA Story (1991)

Cast

Steve Martin

Character Name : Harris K. Telemacher

Original Name : Steve Martin

Gender : Male

Victoria Tennant

Character Name : Sara McDowel

Original Name : Victoria Tennant

Gender : Female

Richard E. Grant

Character Name : Roland Mackey

Original Name : Richard E. Grant

Gender : Male

Marilu Henner

Character Name : Trudi

Original Name : Marilu Henner

Gender : Female

Sarah Jessica Parker

Character Name : SanDeE

Original Name : Sarah Jessica Parker

Gender : Female

Susan Forristal

Character Name : Ariel

Original Name : Susan Forristal

Gender : Female

Kevin Pollak

Character Name : Frank Swan

Original Name : Kevin Pollak

Gender : Male

Sam McMurray

Character Name : Morris Frost

Original Name : Sam McMurray

Gender : Male

Patrick Stewart

Character Name : Mr. Perdue

Original Name : Patrick Stewart

Gender : Male

Andrew Amador

Character Name : Bob, News Anchor

Original Name : Andrew Amador

Gender : Male

Gail Grate

Character Name : Gail

Original Name : Gail Grate

Gender : Female

Eddie De Harp

Character Name : Maitre D' at Brunch

Original Name : Eddie De Harp

Gender : Male

M.C. Shan

Character Name : Rap Waiter at L'Idiot

Original Name : M.C. Shan

Gender : Male

Frances Fisher

Character Name : June

Original Name : Frances Fisher

Gender : Female

Iman

Character Name : Cynthia

Original Name : Iman

Gender : Female

Tommy Hinkley

Character Name : Ted

Original Name : Tommy Hinkley

Gender : Male

Larry Miller

Character Name : Tom

Original Name : Larry Miller

Gender : Male

Anne Crawford

Character Name : Sharon

Original Name : Anne Crawford

Gender : Male

Samantha McCoy

Character Name : Sheila

Original Name : Samantha McCoy

Gender : Male

Thornton Simmons

Character Name : Man

Original Name : Thornton Simmons

Gender : Male

Dennis Dragon

Character Name : Crook

Original Name : Dennis Dragon

Gender : Male

Richard Stahl

Character Name : Bank Executive

Original Name : Richard Stahl

Gender : Male

Aaron Lustig

Character Name : Boring Speaker

Original Name : Aaron Lustig

Gender : Male

Julianna McCarthy

Character Name : Woman

Original Name : Julianna McCarthy

Gender : Female

Time Winters

Character Name : Floss Waiter at L'Idiot

Original Name : Time Winters

Gender : Male

Pierre Epstein

Character Name : Chef

Original Name : Pierre Epstein

Gender : Male

Wesley Thompson

Character Name : Jesse

Original Name : Wesley Thompson

Gender : Male

George Plimpton

Character Name : Straight Weatherman

Original Name : George Plimpton

Gender : Male

David Glyn Price

Character Name : Pilot

Original Name : David Glyn Price

Gender : Male

Wesley Mann

Character Name : Tony

Original Name : Wesley Mann

Gender : Male

Mark Steen

Character Name : Tod PA

Original Name : Mark Steen

Gender : Male

Jaime Gomez

Character Name : Tod PA

Original Name : Jaime Gomez

Gender : Male

Amy Wallace

Character Name : Tod PA

Original Name : Amy Wallace

Gender : Male

Cheryl Baker

Character Name : Changing Room Woman

Original Name : Cheryl Baker

Gender : Female

May Boss

Character Name : Old Woman

Original Name : May Boss

Gender : Female

Scott Johnston

Character Name : Co-Pilot

Original Name : Scott Johnston

Gender : Male

Robert Lind

Character Name : Chainsaw Juggler

Original Name : Robert Lind

Gender : Male

Tony Marsico

Character Name : Hard Rock Patron

Original Name : Tony Marsico

Gender : Male

Burt Nacke

Character Name : Cameraman

Original Name : Burt Nacke

Gender : Male

Mary Pedersen

Character Name : Airline Ticket Agent

Original Name : Mary Pedersen

Gender : Male

Matt Stetson

Character Name : Spokesmodel Teacher

Original Name : Matt Stetson

Gender : Male

Paula Abdul

Character Name : Roller Skater in Front of Tail O' the Pup (uncredited)

Original Name : Paula Abdul

Gender : Female

Brian Banowetz

Character Name : Bellman (uncredited)

Original Name : Brian Banowetz

Gender : Male

Sean Michael Beyer

Character Name : Parking Valet (uncredited)

Original Name : Sean Michael Beyer

Gender : Male

Michael E. Burgess

Character Name : Waiter (uncredited)

Original Name : Michael E. Burgess

Gender : Male

Chevy Chase

Character Name : Carlo Christopher (uncredited)

Original Name : Chevy Chase

Gender : Male

Tina Cote

Character Name : Extra (uncredited)

Original Name : Tina Cote

Gender : Female

Larry Echerer

Character Name : Boy in Yard (uncredited)

Original Name : Larry Echerer

Gender : Male

Woody Harrelson

Character Name : Harris' Boss (uncredited)

Original Name : Woody Harrelson

Gender : Male

Terry Jones

Character Name : Sara's Mother (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Terry Jones

Gender : Male

Rick Moranis

Character Name : Gravedigger (uncredited)

Original Name : Rick Moranis

Gender : Male

Robert Picardo

Character Name : Voicephone (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Robert Picardo

Gender : Male

Cindra Skotzko

Character Name : Dressing Room Girl (uncredited)

Original Name : Cindra Skotzko

Gender : Male

Terri Wilson

Character Name : Stage Hand (uncredited)

Original Name : Terri Wilson

Gender : Male

Reviews

P

Peter McGinn

@narrator56

2021-06-23

Okay, this is a bit of fluff, really, cinematically speaking. Comparable to a madcap comedy in the old days of cinema, it is witty and funny. I wouldn’t call it great, just good enough so that when I saw a DVD copy at a thrift store, I picked it up. I wouldn’t have thought to buy it new. Steve Martin wrote it, so you have weird little jokes like his character telling a blonde Bimbo girlfriend Sandy that her name is normal and not like a hippy name, and then she spells it S a n capital D, small e, capital E - well, you get the idea. Not Mensa level depth in humor, but harmless fun. The ensemble cast work well together to provide laughs and an interest in what happens to everyone. I could have done without the bed hopping at the hotel somewhere near the middle of the film, but it is what it is. The movie makes for a pleasant watch. After the pandemic, when you feel safe to have friends over, this would be a good one, because you won’t need to sweat not talking over it. People won’t lose the plot. The small element of fantasy with the freeway traffic signs is cute, too. Enjoy.

J

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-11-09

Quirky and off-kilter romantic-comedy that shines thanks to Steve Martin's unique delivery and some weird humor that involves an omnipresent freeway billboard. Seen this one a few times over the years and still holds up; just an easy-going movie. **3.75/5**