L.A. Without a Map
“It's bright, exiting, romantic and just a little scary.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Monte Hellman
Himself
Lisa Edelstein
Sandra
Joe Dallesandro
Michael
Amanda Plummer
Red Pool Owner
Nathalie Huot
Tall Woman
Christa Lang
Woman on Bus
Anouk Aimée
Self (uncredited)
Mika Kaurismäki
Michael Bambihill (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 2009
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 10, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Rayner, Mika Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Vincent Gallo, Sébastien Cortella
- Original Title
- L.A. Without a Map
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Marianna Films, Dan Films, Euro American Films S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mika Kaurismäki
Richard Rayner, Mika Kaurismäki
Vincent Gallo, Sébastien Cortella
Michel Amathieu
Ewa J. Lind
Pierre Assouline, Julie Baines
Department Leadership Roster
Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Richard Rayner
Screenplay
Sébastien Cortella
Original Music Composer
Ewa J. Lind
Editor
Pierre Assouline
Producer
Mika Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Julie Baines
Producer
Michel Amathieu
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L.A. Without a Map
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of L.A. Without a Map includes David Tennant, Julie Delpy, Vinessa Shaw, Vincent Gallo, Steve Huison.
When was L.A. Without a Map released and how long is it?
L.A. Without a Map was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for L.A. Without a Map?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L.A. Without a Map was composed by Vincent Gallo, Sébastien Cortella.
Is L.A. Without a Map based on a book or true story?
L.A. Without a Map is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Rayner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for L.A. Without a Map?
L.A. Without a Map holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).