I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
“The saga of Harold...from dedicated lawyer to dedicated dropout.”
Synopsis
Harold Fine is a self-described square - a 35-year-old Los Angeles lawyer who's not looking forward to middle age nor his upcoming wedding. His life changes when he falls in love with Nancy, a free-spirited, innocent, and beautiful young hippie. After Harold and his family enjoy some of her "groovy" brownies, he decides to "drop out" with her and become a hippie too. But can he return to his old life when he discovers that the hippie lifestyle is just a little too independent and irresponsible for his tastes?
Top Cast
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Peter Sellers
Harold
Jo Van Fleet
Mother
Leigh Taylor-Young
Nancy
Joyce Van Patten
Joyce
David Arkin
Herbie
Herb Edelman
Murray
Salem Ludwig
Father
Louis Gottlieb
Guru
Grady Sutton
Funeral Director
Janet Clark
Mrs. Foley
Jorge Moreno
Mr. Rodriguez
Ed Peck
Man in Dress Shop
Jack Margolis
Big Bear
Eddra Gale
Love Lady
Carol O'Leary
Anita
Christian Brando
El Greco
Sidney Clute
Mechanic
Roy Glenn
Gas Station Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hy Averback
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mazursky, Larry Tucker
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hy Averback
Paul Mazursky, Larry Tucker
Elmer Bernstein
Philip H. Lathrop
Robert C. Jones
Charles H. Maguire, Paul Mazursky, Larry Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mazursky
Writer
Hy Averback
Director
Larry Tucker
Writer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Charles H. Maguire
Producer
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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What is I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! about?
Harold Fine is a self-described square - a 35-year-old Los Angeles lawyer who's not looking forward to middle age nor his upcoming wedding. His life changes when he falls in love with Nancy, a free-spirited, innocent, and beautiful young hippie. After Harold and his family enjoy some of her "groovy" brownies, he decides to "drop out" with her and become a hippie too. But can he return to his old life when he discovers that the hippie lifestyle is just a little too independent and irresponsible for his tastes?
Who directed I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!?
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! was directed by Hy Averback.
Who stars in I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!?
The principal cast of I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! includes Peter Sellers, Jo Van Fleet, Leigh Taylor-Young, Joyce Van Patten, David Arkin.
When was I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! released and how long is it?
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!?
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).