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L.A. Story
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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

Steve Martin

Harris K. Telemacher

Steve Martin

Victoria Tennant

Sara McDowel

Victoria Tennant

Richard E. Grant

Roland Mackey

Richard E. Grant

Marilu Henner

Trudi

Marilu Henner

Sarah Jessica Parker

SanDeE

Sarah Jessica Parker

Susan Forristal

Ariel

Susan Forristal

Kevin Pollak

Frank Swan

Kevin Pollak

Sam McMurray

Morris Frost

Sam McMurray

Patrick Stewart

Mr. Perdue

Patrick Stewart

Andrew Amador

Bob, News Anchor

Andrew Amador

Gail Grate

Gail

Gail Grate

Eddie De Harp

Maitre D' at Brunch

Eddie De Harp

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