Up Your Alley
Synopsis
Vickie Adderly is an enterprising young newspaper reporter looking for that big story to boost her career. A chance encounter with an adventurous drifter leads her into a world she never imagined... on the streets of L.A. Suddenly, her days are filled with a cast of colorful characters, including Marilyn, an eccentric femme fatale, and a bewildered Russian. Add the attentions of a handsome admirer and it's easy to see how Vickie gets her story and a whole lot more in this charming romantic fable.
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Vickie Adderly
Murray Langston
David
Bob Zany
Sonny Griffin
Ruth Buzzi
Marilyn
Johnny Dark
Nick
Glen Vincent
Lance
Kevin Benton
Fish
Jack Hanrahan
Joe
Melissa Shear
Pauline
Tom Dreesen
Maitre De
Mert Rich
Waiter
Yakov Smirnoff
Russian Man
Kent Perkins
Detective
Vic Dunlop
Alex
Leopoldo Mandeville
Chetis
B.J. Sharp
Restaurant Patron
John Teasdale
Restaurant Patron
Tony Young
Restaurant Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Logan
- Screenplay & Story
- Murray Langston
- Original Score
- Paul Ventimigilia
- Original Title
- Up Your Alley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Loganworks Limited, The Unknown Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Logan
Murray Langston
Paul Ventimigilia
Mark Melville
Murray Langston
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Logan
Director
Murray Langston
Producer
Murray Langston
Writer
Paul Ventimigilia
Original Music Composer
Mark Melville
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up Your Alley
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What is Up Your Alley about?
Vickie Adderly is an enterprising young newspaper reporter looking for that big story to boost her career. A chance encounter with an adventurous drifter leads her into a world she never imagined... on the streets of L.A. Suddenly, her days are filled with a cast of colorful characters, including Marilyn, an eccentric femme fatale, and a bewildered Russian. Add the attentions of a handsome admirer and it's easy to see how Vickie gets her story and a whole lot more in this charming romantic fable.
Who directed Up Your Alley?
Up Your Alley was directed by Bob Logan.
Who stars in Up Your Alley?
The principal cast of Up Your Alley includes Linda Blair, Murray Langston, Bob Zany, Ruth Buzzi, Johnny Dark.
When was Up Your Alley released and how long is it?
Up Your Alley was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Up Your Alley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up Your Alley was composed by Paul Ventimigilia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up Your Alley?
Up Your Alley holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).