Alice's Restaurant (1969)
Every Generation Has A Story To Tell.
After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and sends him on a bizarre journey.
Director: Arthur Penn
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: August 20, 1969
Cast
- Arlo Guthrie - Arlo Guthrie
- Patricia Quinn - Alice Brock
- James Broderick - Ray Brock
- Tina Chen - Mari-chan
- Geoff Outlaw - Roger Crowther
- Michael McClanathan - Shelly
- Pete Seeger - Himself
- Lee Hays - Himself
- Kathleen Dabney - Karin
- William Obanhein - Himself - Officer Obie
Screenplay
- Arthur Penn (Screenplay)
- Venable Herndon (Screenplay)
- Arlo Guthrie (Author)
Music: Garry Sherman, Arlo Guthrie
Cinematography: Michael Nebbia
Editing: Dede Allen, Richard Marks
Production: Elkins Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Addiction and Recovery, Food and Cooking Stories, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
hippie, free love, junkie, commune, restaurant, military service, wedding, church, drugs, hitchhiking
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alice's Restaurant about?
- After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and sends him on a bizarre journey.
- Who directed Alice's Restaurant?
- Alice's Restaurant was directed by Arthur Penn.
- Who stars in Alice's Restaurant?
- Alice's Restaurant stars Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick, Tina Chen, Geoff Outlaw, Michael McClanathan.
- How long is Alice's Restaurant?
- Alice's Restaurant has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Alice's Restaurant?
- Alice's Restaurant is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Alice's Restaurant produced?
- Alice's Restaurant was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Alice's Restaurant?
- The themes of Alice's Restaurant include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster, Addiction and Recovery, Food and Cooking Stories, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.