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Under the Rainbow

Under the Rainbow

Under the Rainbow

Under the Rainbow

Who knew so many little people would throw such a huge party?

1981•1h 38m•

★5.1(40 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secret agents, Japanese tourists, and munchkins. Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion.

Director

Writers

Pat Bradley, Pat McCormick, Fred Bauer, Harry Hurwitz, Martin Smith

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Main Cast

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Bruce Thorpe

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Annie Clark

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

The Duchess

Joseph Maher

Joseph Maher

The Duke

Robert Donner

Robert Donner

The Assassin

Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Otto Kriegling

Mako

Mako

Nakomuri

Cork Hubbert

Cork Hubbert

Rollo Sweet

Pat McCormick

Pat McCormick

Tiny

Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin

Henry Hudson

Richard Stahl

Richard Stahl

Lester Hudson

Peter Isacksen

Peter Isacksen

Homer

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Steve Rash
Script Supervisor: Bonnie Prendergast

Writing

Writer: Pat Bradley
Writer: Pat McCormick
Writer: Fred Bauer
Writer: Harry Hurwitz
Screenplay: Martin Smith

Production

Producer: Fred Bauer
Production Designer: Peter Wooley
Production Manager: Don Goldman
Unit Production Manager: John Lytle
Extras Casting: Charlie Messenger
Location Manager: Stephanie Angelini

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Joe Renzetti
Sound Mixer: Willie D. Burton
Sound Editor: Anthony Ippolito
Sound Editor: Tom McCarthy Jr.
Sound Editor: Bert Schoenfeld
Sound Editor: Jack Schrader

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Frank Stanley

Editing

Editor: David E. Blewitt
Assistant Editor: Mark Newman
Assistant Editor: James Seidelman

Art Direction

Set Decoration: Cheryal Kearney
Set Dresser: Frank Calvert
Set Designer: Joseph G. Pacelli Jr.
Set Designer: Virginia L. Randolph
Set Dresser: J.D. Smith
Set Dresser: Eugene Triol

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Designer: Michael Butler
Costume Supervisor: Mina Mittelman
Costume Supervisor: Ed Wynigear

Keywords

hotelassassindwarfworld war iilos angeles, californiafilmmakingnazi spyimperial japan1930smidgetsmunchkins

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Who knew so many little people would throw such a huge party?"

#2

The film had a budget of $20.0M but only grossed $2.3M, losing $17.7M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 98 minutes (1h 38m).

#4

The film was directed by Steve Rash.

#5

The screenplay was written by Pat Bradley and Pat McCormick.

#6

The score was composed by Joe Renzetti.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Frank Stanley.

#8

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 73 credited actors.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0083254.

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Rating

5.1/10

Mixed

40 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Under the Rainbow

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$20,000,000

Revenue:

$2,297,493

Production Companies:

Orion Pictures

Orion Pictures