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Something funny is happening in L.A. - L.A. Story
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Title: L.A. Story

Release Date: 8 Feb 1991

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Director: L.A. Films, Carolco Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions

Production Companies: L.A. Films, Carolco Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (337 votes)

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
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