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 1990s Los Angeles.
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- 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Steve Martin | ... |
Harris K. Telemacher
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| Victoria Tennant | ... |
Sara McDowell
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| Richard E. Grant | ... |
Roland Mackey
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| Marilu Henner | ... |
Trudi
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| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... |
SanDeE*
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Susan Forristal | ... |
Ariel
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| Kevin Pollak | ... |
Frank Swan
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| Sam McMurray | ... |
Morris Frost
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| Patrick Stewart | ... |
Mr. Perdue
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| Andrew Amador | ... |
Bob
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Gail Grate | ... |
Gail
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Eddie De Harp | ... |
Maitre D' at Brunch
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M.C. Shan | ... |
Rap Waiter at L'Idiot
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| Frances Fisher | ... |
June
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| Iman | ... |
Cynthia
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| Tommy Hinkley | ... |
Ted
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| Larry Miller | ... |
Tom
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Anne Crawford | ... |
Sharon
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Samantha McCoy | ... |
Sheila
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Thornton Simmons | ... |
Man
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Dennis Dragon | ... |
Crook
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| Richard Stahl | ... |
Bank Executive
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| Aaron Lustig | ... |
Boring Speaker
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| Julianna McCarthy | ... |
Woman
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Floss Waiter at L'Idiot
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Pierre Epstein | ... |
Chef
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| Wesley Thompson | ... |
Jesse
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| George Plimpton | ... |
Straight Weatherman
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David Glyn Price | ... |
Pilot
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| Wesley Mann | ... |
Tony
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Mark Steen | ... |
Tod PA
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| Jaime Gomez | ... |
Tod PA
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Amy Wallace | ... |
Tod PA
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Cheryl Baker | ... |
Changing Room Woman
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May Boss | ... |
Old Woman
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Scott Johnston | ... |
Co-Pilot
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Robert Lind | ... |
Chainsaw Juggler
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Tony Marsico | ... |
Hard Rock Patron
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Burt Nacke | ... |
Cameraman
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Mary Pedersen | ... |
Airline Ticket Agent
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Matt Stetson | ... |
Spokesmodel Teacher
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| Paula Abdul | ... |
Roller Skater in Front of Tail O' the Pup (uncredited)
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| Brian Banowetz | ... |
Bellman (uncredited)
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| Sean Michael Beyer | ... |
Parking Valet (uncredited)
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| Michael E. Burgess | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Chevy Chase | ... |
Carlo Christopher (uncredited)
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Tina Cote | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Larry Echerer | ... |
Boy in Yard (uncredited)
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| Woody Harrelson | ... |
Harris' Boss (uncredited)
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| Terry Jones | ... |
Sara's Mother (uncredited) (voice)
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| Rick Moranis | ... |
Gravedigger (uncredited)
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| Robert Picardo | ... |
Voicephone (uncredited) (voice)
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Cindra Skotzko | ... |
Dressing Room Girl (uncredited)
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| Terri Wilson | ... |
Stage Hand (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mick Jackson | ||
Written by
| Steve Martin | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Mario Kassar | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Martin | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Melnick | ... | producer |
| Michael Rachmil | ... | producer |
Music by
| Peter Melnick | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrew Dunn | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard A. Harris | ||
Editorial Department
| Noori Dehnahi | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Bob Kaiser | ... | color timer |
| Jane Kass | ... | first assistant editor |
| Michael Rafferty | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Mindy Marin | ||
Production Design by
| Lawrence Miller | ||
Art Direction by
| Charles William Breen | ... | (as Charles Breen) |
Set Decoration by
| Chris Butler | ||
Costume Design by
| Rudy Dillon | ||
Makeup Department
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Martin |
| Robert Ostermann | ... | makeup artist (as Robert Osterman) |
| Toni-Ann Walker | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Martin (as Toni Walker) |
| Joy Zapata | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Chris Coles | ... | unit production manager |
| Michael R. Sloan | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Albert Cho | ... | second assistant director |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | first assistant director (as Albert Shapiro) |
Art Department
| Peter Angles | ... | swing gang |
| Steve Callas | ... | construction coordinator |
| Michael Kohan | ... | on-set dresser |
| Randy Martens | ... | greensman |
| Diane McKinnon | ... | assistant: production designer |
| Dennis Miyamoto | ... | construction auditor |
| Roy 'Bucky' Moore | ... | props |
| Edward E. O'Connell | ... | stand-by painter (as Ed O'Connell) |
| Tony Paolone | ... | paint foreman (as Francesco Pallone) |
| Neil David Pontecorvo | ... | stand-by greensman |
| Mike Sasgen | ... | carpenter |
| Michael Schmidt | ... | leadman (as Mike Schmidt) |
| Philip Steuer | ... | property master |
| Douglas M. Vaughn | ... | set dresser (as Douglas Vaughn) |
| Dean Welch | ... | second leadman |
| Mike Wells | ... | construction foreman |
| Gregory Zemgals | ... | swing gang (as Greg Zemgals) |
| Michael Anthony Jackson | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Daniel R. Jennings | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Mary Andrews | ... | adr editor |
| Kevin Barlia | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Robert Batha | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Lon Bender | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Neal Burger | ... | sound editor (as Neal Berger) |
| Stuart Copely | ... | sound editor (as Stuart Copley) |
| Ed Fassl | ... | sound effects editor |
| Kevin Hearst | ... | sound editor (as Raoul) |
| Larry Kemp | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Richard King | ... | sound editor |
| Lou Kleinman | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Mann | ... | sound editor |
| Harrison D. Marsh | ... | cable puller (as Harrison Duke Marsh) |
| Glenn T. Morgan | ... | sound editor |
| Andy Napell | ... | re-recording mixer (as Andrew Napell) |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve F.B. Smith | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Gina Spiro | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James S. Stewart | ... | sound recordist |
| Mark P. Stoeckinger | ... | supervising sound editor (as Mark Stoeckinger) |
| Douglas Vaughan | ... | boom operator |
| James E. Webb | ... | production sound mixer (as Jim Webb) |
| Asher Yates | ... | sound editor |
| David W. Alstadter | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Dino Dimuro | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Alan E. Lorimer | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Lambert Powell | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Chuck Comisky | ... | optical effects coordinator |
| Christopher Nibley | ... | visual effects director of photography (uncredited) |
| Luc G. Nicknair | ... | first assistant camera/Vistavision first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Joe Dunne | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gene Hartline | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Ramsey | ... | stunts |
| Philip Romano | ... | stunt player |
| Brian J. Williams | ... | stunt performer |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Carey Loftin | ... | truck stunts (uncredited) |
| Courtney Pakiz | ... | stunt diver (uncredited) |
| George Marshall Ruge | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Cris Thomas-Palomino | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adam Alphin | ... | camera loader |
| Ed Ayer | ... | gaffer (as Edward A. Ayer) |
| Jack Bauer | ... | best boy grip |
| Michael W. Blymyer | ... | electrician (as Mike Blymer) |
| Jesse Chavez | ... | grip |
| James B. Crawford | ... | electrician (as James Crawford) |
| Edward Gold | ... | camera operator (as Ed Gold) |
| Jason Hicks | ... | grip |
| Joe Hicks | ... | dolly grip |
| Gary J. Jensen | ... | grip (as Gary Jensen) |
| Gene Kearney | ... | key grip |
| Ted J. Kredo | ... | best boy electric |
| Warren Kroeger | ... | electrician |
| Ron Peebles | ... | grip (as Ron Peeples) |
| Jeff Phelps | ... | electrician |
| Paul M. Pollard | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| Marcia Reed | ... | still photographer |
| Lane Russell | ... | second assistant camera (as Lane Russel) |
| Patricia Van Over | ... | first assistant camera (as Patty Vanover) |
| Charles W. Wayt | ... | grip (as Charles Wayt) |
| Tim Dunford | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Moose Enright | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Peter Jensen | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Michael Kelem | ... | aerial camera operator (uncredited) |
| Michael Shanman | ... | lighting console operator (uncredited) |
| Monte Swann | ... | 24-frame playback operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Amy Wallace | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rosemarie Fall | ... | costumer: women |
| Beverly Kline | ... | assistant: costume designer (as Beverly Klein) |
| Nick Scarano | ... | costumer: men |
| Dennis Schoonderwoerd | ... | costumer: Mr. Martin |
| Liza Stewart | ... | costumer |
| Barbara Marko Friedman | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Jerry Ariganello | ... | location manager |
| Matthew David Hensley | ... | assistant location manager |
| Liz Matthews | ... | assistant location manager (as Elizabeth Matthews) |
| Ron McGee | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Kathleen Bennett | ... | supervising music editor |
| Steven Bernstein | ... | orchestrator |
| Oscar Castro-Neves | ... | orchestrator |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Janice Hayen | ... | music copyist |
| Celest Ray | ... | music clearance |
| Michael Stone | ... | scoring mixer |
| Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| M.B. Gordy | ... | musician: Percussion (uncredited) |
| Nicky Ryan | ... | music producer (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Alch | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Don Arnold | ... | transportation captain (as Don Arnold Sr.) |
| Tim Hill | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Frans J. Afman | ... | financial services |
| Cydney Bernard | ... | production coordinator |
| Steven Buhai | ... | production assistant (as Steve Buhai) |
| Steve Cowie | ... | production assistant |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | international publicity |
| Sally Jean Esposito | ... | assistant publicist |
| Christopher Farley | ... | production assistant (as Chris Farley) |
| Christina Fong | ... | production assistant |
| Gina Fortunato | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Keith Friedman | ... | production assistant |
| David Fromm | ... | sign programmer |
| Jonathan Gordon | ... | production assistant |
| Tom Gray | ... | unit publicist |
| Rich Harris | ... | craft service |
| Jane Harrison | ... | assistant auditor |
| Nancy Hobson | ... | assistant: Mr. Melnick |
| Dick Jennings | ... | coordinator: American Airlines |
| Mario Kassar | ... | presenter |
| Mike Kennard | ... | sign technician |
| Diana Lui | ... | production assistant |
| James Merendino | ... | assistant |
| Debbie Merrill | ... | roller skating instructor: Mr. Martin |
| Kathryn Mindala | ... | production auditor (as Katherine Mindala) |
| Boone Narr | ... | animal trainer |
| Anthony L. Paquet | ... | first aid |
| Shirley Randles | ... | craft service |
| Anne Trop | ... | assistant: Mr. Jackson (as Anne L. Trop) |
| Ilene Waterstone | ... | assistant: Mr. Martin |
| Elizabeth Wilemon | ... | assistant: Mr. Rachmil |
| Ray Zimmerman | ... | production accountant (as Raymond G. Zimmerman) |
| Michael Barnes | ... | legal attorney (uncredited) |
| Gary Kemp | ... | skating double: Steve Martin (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- TriStar Pictures (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Guild Film Distribution (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (1991) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Elliniki Kinimatografiki Enosi (ELKE) (1991) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1991) (Australia) (theatrical) (through)
- SF Studio (1991) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Unirecord Internacional (1991) (Spain) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1992) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1992) (Greece) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1992) (Argentina) (VHS)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1996) (United States) (tv)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (Germany) (VHS)
- Artisan Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Maple Pictures (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
- Celebrity Films (2008) (India) (tv) (Chennai)
- Visionary Thinking (2015) (Serbia) (tv)
- Koch Films (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- SBS Movies (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- SBS Viceland (2022) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Illusion Arts (matte shots)
Other Companies
- Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios (re-recorded by)
- Segue Music (music editing)
- PMK Public Relations (publicity)
- DDA Public Relations (international publicity)
- Precision Film Cutting (negative cutter)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- Complete Film Corporation (completion bond services provided by)
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (production insurance provided by)
- Credit Lyonnais Bank (Nederland) N.V. (production financing provided by)
- American Airlines (air transportation provided by)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Mayflower Recording (adr recording)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Movie Movers (hair and makeup trailers)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Harris K. Telemacher is a "wacky weekend weatherman" for a local Los Angeles television station, who is searching for meaning in his otherwise cliché ridden Los Angeles life. With the help of an insightful and talkative Freeway sign, Harris embarks on a journey through Los Angeles in pursuit of Sarah, an English reporter who has been sent to the City of Angels to research an article for the London Times. Written by TheMovieHippo |
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| Taglines | Something funny is happening in L.A. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,616,915, 10 Feb 1991 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant were married at the time. See more » |
| Goofs | In the credits Sarah Jessica Parker's character is listed as "Sandy" and not "SanDeE*". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Queens Logic/Run/Meet the Applegates/The Vanishing (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Epona See more » |
| Crazy Credits | SanDeE* (Sarah Jessica Parker) is very peculiar about how her name is spelled. Still, the character is listed as "Sandy" in the credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Harris:
[in admiring a painting]
I like the relationships. I mean, each character has his own story. The puppy is a bit too much, but you have to over look things like that in these kinds of paintings. The way he's *holding* her... it's almost... filthy. I mean, he's about to kiss her and she's pulling away. The way the leg's sort of smashed up against her... Phew... Look how he's painted the blouse sort of translucent. You can just make out her breasts underneath and it's sort of touching him about here. It's really... pretty torrid, don't you think? Then of course you have the onlookers peeking at them from behind the doorway like they're all shocked. They wish. Yeah, I must admit, when I see a painting like this, I get emotionally... erect. [the painting is then revealed to be solely a red rectangle] See more » |