L.A. Story

Feb 8, 1991

1h 35m

★ 6.5

Something funny is happening in L.A.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

Production Companies

L.A. Films

Carolco Pictures

IndieProd Company Productions

L.A. Story Trailers

Cast

Harris K. Telemacher

Steve Martin

Sara McDowel

Victoria Tennant

Roland Mackey

Richard E. Grant

Trudi

Marilu Henner

SanDeE

Sarah Jessica Parker

Ariel

Susan Forristal

Frank Swan

Kevin Pollak

Morris Frost

Sam McMurray

Mr. Perdue

Patrick Stewart

Bob, News Anchor

Andrew Amador

Gail

Gail Grate

Maitre D' at Brunch

Eddie De Harp

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