L.A. Without a Map (1999)
It's bright, exiting,romantic and just a little scary
An aspiring Hollywood actress, on a visit to a charming North England town, has a brief fling with the town undertaker, who also writes obituaries for the local paper. Returning home, where she works as a waitress at a Japanese restaurant, she tells everyone about the handsome "writer" she met on her trip. Unfortunately, he decides to follow her back to Hollywood, setting up the expected light romantic comedy with asides as the newcomer gains experience about the goings on in Hollywood.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: February 26, 1999
Cast
- David Tennant - Richard
- Julie Delpy - Julie
- Vinessa Shaw - Barbara
- Vincent Gallo - Moss
- Steve Huison - Billy
- Tony Peers - Vicar
- Margo Stanley - Mrs. Blenkinsop
- Saskia Reeves - Joy
- Malcolm Tierney - Joy's Dad
- Margi Clarke - Bradford Woman
Screenplay
- Richard Rayner (Novel)
- Richard Rayner (Screenplay)
- Mika Kaurismäki (Screenplay)
Music: Vincent Gallo, Sébastien Cortella
Cinematography: Michel Amathieu
Editing: Ewa J. Lind
Production: Marianna Films, Dan Films, Euro American Films S.A.
Country: Finland, France, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is L.A. Without a Map about?
- An aspiring Hollywood actress, on a visit to a charming North England town, has a brief fling with the town undertaker, who also writes obituaries for the local paper. Returning home, where she works as a waitress at a Japanese restaurant, she tells everyone about the handsome "writer" she met on her trip. Unfortunately, he decides to follow her back to Hollywood, setting up the expected light romantic comedy with asides as the newcomer gains experience about the goings on in Hollywood.
- Who directed L.A. Without a Map?
- L.A. Without a Map was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
- Who stars in L.A. Without a Map?
- L.A. Without a Map stars David Tennant, Julie Delpy, Vinessa Shaw, Vincent Gallo, Steve Huison, Tony Peers.
- How long is L.A. Without a Map?
- L.A. Without a Map has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is L.A. Without a Map?
- L.A. Without a Map is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was L.A. Without a Map produced?
- L.A. Without a Map was produced in Finland, France, United Kingdom.