Alice's Restaurant
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Alice's Restaurant Official Trailer #1 - Arlo Guthrie Movie (1969) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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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
Seth Allen
Evangelist
Monroe Arnold
Blueglass
Joseph Boley
Woody Guthrie
Vinnette Carroll
Draft Clerk
Sylvia Davis
Marjorie Guthrie
Simm Landres
Private Jacob / Jake
Eulalie Noble
Ruth
Louis Beachner
Dean
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Penn, Venable Herndon
- Original Score
- Garry Sherman, Arlo Guthrie
- Original Title
- Alice's Restaurant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Elkins Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Arthur Penn, Venable Herndon, Arlo Guthrie
Garry Sherman, Arlo Guthrie
Michael Nebbia
Dede Allen, Richard Marks, Stephen A. Rotter
Hillard Elkins, Joseph Manduke, Harold Leventhal, Gene Lasko, Bill Liberman
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Penn
Director
Arthur Penn
Screenplay
Venable Herndon
Screenplay
Hillard Elkins
Producer
Joseph Manduke
Producer
Dede Allen
Editor
Harold Leventhal
Producer
Gene Lasko
Producer
Bill Liberman
Producer
Florence Nerlinger
Producer
Warren Clymer
Production Design
Richard Marks
Editor
Stephen A. Rotter
Editor
Michael Nebbia
Director of Photography
Garry Sherman
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice's Restaurant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Alice's Restaurant includes Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick, Tina Chen, Geoff Outlaw.
When was Alice's Restaurant released and how long is it?
Alice's Restaurant was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Alice's Restaurant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alice's Restaurant was composed by Garry Sherman, Arlo Guthrie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alice's Restaurant?
Alice's Restaurant holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).