Welcome to L.A.
“The City of the One Night Stands.”
Synopsis
The lives of a group of Hollywood neurotics intersect over the Christmas holidays. Foremost among them, a songwriter visits Los Angeles to work on a singer's album. The gig, unbeknownst to him, is being bankrolled by his estranged father, a dairy magnate, who hopes to reunite with his son. When the songwriter meets an eccentric housewife who fancies herself a modern-day Garbo, his world of illusions comes crashing down.
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"Welcome to LA" 1976 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-20
Top Cast
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Keith Carradine
Carroll Barber
Sally Kellerman
Ann Goode
Geraldine Chaplin
Karen Hood
Harvey Keitel
Ken Hood
Lauren Hutton
Nona Bruce
Viveca Lindfors
Susan Moore
Sissy Spacek
Linda Murray
Richard Baskin
Eric Wood
Denver Pyle
Carl Barber
John Considine
Jack Goode
Allan F. Nicholls
David Howard
Cedric Scott
Faye
Mike Kaplan
Russell Linden
Diahnne Abbott
Jeannette Ross
Ron Silver
Massuese (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph
- Original Score
- Richard Baskin
- Original Title
- Welcome to L.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Lion's Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph
Richard Baskin
David Myers
William A. Sawyer, Tom Walls
Robert Altman
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rudolph
Director
Alan Rudolph
Writer
David Myers
Director of Photography
Richard Baskin
Original Music Composer
Robert Altman
Producer
William A. Sawyer
Editor
Tom Walls
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to L.A.
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What is Welcome to L.A. about?
The lives of a group of Hollywood neurotics intersect over the Christmas holidays. Foremost among them, a songwriter visits Los Angeles to work on a singer's album. The gig, unbeknownst to him, is being bankrolled by his estranged father, a dairy magnate, who hopes to reunite with his son. When the songwriter meets an eccentric housewife who fancies herself a modern-day Garbo, his world of illusions comes crashing down.
Who directed Welcome to L.A.?
Welcome to L.A. was directed by Alan Rudolph.
Who stars in Welcome to L.A.?
The principal cast of Welcome to L.A. includes Keith Carradine, Sally Kellerman, Geraldine Chaplin, Harvey Keitel, Lauren Hutton.
When was Welcome to L.A. released and how long is it?
Welcome to L.A. was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome to L.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome to L.A. was composed by Richard Baskin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Welcome to L.A.?
Welcome to L.A. holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).