Under the Rainbow
“Who knew so many little people would throw such a huge party?”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Bruce Thorpe
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
Pat McCormick
Tiny
Adam Arkin
Henry Hudson
Richard Stahl
Lester Hudson
Peter Isacksen
Homer
Jack Kruschen
Louie
Bennett Ohta
Akido
Jerry Maren
Hotel Rainbow Guest
Ray Armstrong
Hotel Rainbow Guest
Daniel Frishman
Hotel Rainbow Guest
Gary Friedkin
Wedgie
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 12, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$17.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Rash
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Smith
- Original Score
- Joe Renzetti
- Original Title
- Under the Rainbow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Rash
Martin Smith, Pat McCormick, Harry Hurwitz, Pat Bradley, Fred Bauer
Joe Renzetti
Frank Stanley
David E. Blewitt
Fred Bauer
Department Leadership Roster
Pat McCormick
Writer
Harry Hurwitz
Writer
Pat Bradley
Writer
Fred Bauer
Writer
Fred Bauer
Producer
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Steve Rash
Director
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Joe Renzetti
Original Music Composer
Martin Smith
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Rainbow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Under the Rainbow about?
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.
Who directed Under the Rainbow?
Under the Rainbow was directed by Steve Rash.
Who stars in Under the Rainbow?
The principal cast of Under the Rainbow includes Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, Joseph Maher, Robert Donner.
When was Under the Rainbow released and how long is it?
Under the Rainbow was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Under the Rainbow?
Under the Rainbow had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Under the Rainbow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Rainbow was composed by Joe Renzetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under the Rainbow?
Under the Rainbow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).