L.A. Story Movie Review 1991

Livin' ain't easy in the city of angels. Harris K. Telemacher (Martin), a weatherman in a city where the weather never changes, wrestles with the meaning of life and love while consorting with beautiful people, distancing from significant other Henner, cavorting with valley girl Parker, and falling for newswoman Tennant (Martin's real life wife). Written by the comedian, the story's full of keen insights into the everyday problems and ironies of living in the Big Tangerine. It's no wonder the script's full of so much thoughtful detail: Martin is said to have worked on it intermittently for seven years. Charming, fault forgiving but not fault ignoring portrait.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 98 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, L.A., Fantasy, War Between the Sexes, Yuppie Nightmares, Weathermen

Screenplay

Steve Martin

Cast

Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Richard E. Grant, Marilu Henner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam McMurray, Patrick Stewart, Iman, Kevin Pollak

Cinematography

Andrew Dunn

Director

Mick Jackson

Music

Peter Melnick

Producer

Michael Rachmil, Daniel Melnick