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Under the Rainbow
“Who knew so many little people would throw such a huge party?”
5.1 / 10• 1981• 1h 38m•PG• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Chevy Chase
Bruce Thorpe
Lead
Carrie Fisher
Annie Clark
Eve Arden
The Duchess
Joseph Maher
The Duke
Robert Donner
The Assassin
Billy Barty
Otto Kriegling
Mako
Nakomuri
Cork Hubbert
Rollo Sweet
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Steve Rash's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Under the Rainbow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
