Echo Park
"Can a stripper, a pizza-man and a bodybuilder find happiness in L.A.?"
Originally released in 1985. Echo Park is a comedy/drama film. directed by Robert Dornhelm. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Susan Dey, Tom Hulce, and Michael Bowen
Synopsis
In the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, everybody is somebody else. May, a single mother who delivers strip-O-grams, dreams of being an actress. She rents one of her rooms out to a pizza-man cum songwriter named Jonathan. Meanwhile, in the next apartment, August, an Austrian bodybuilder, fancies himself the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. As the pressures of everyday life in LA mount, Jonathan and August vie for May's love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sascha-Verleih
- Wien-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echo Park about?
In the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, everybody is somebody else. May, a single mother who delivers strip-O-grams, dreams of being an actress. She rents one of her rooms out to a pizza-man ...
Who directed Echo Park?
Echo Park was directed by Robert Dornhelm.
How long is Echo Park?
Echo Park has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Echo Park released?
Echo Park was released on November 5, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Echo Park?
The main cast of Echo Park includes Susan Dey, Tom Hulce, Michael Bowen, Christopher Walker, Shirley Jo Finney.