Up Your Alley

1989 1h 28m EN

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 3

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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Vickie Adderly is an enterprising young newspaper reporter looking for that big story to boost her career. A chance encounter with an adventurous drifter leads her into a world she never imagined... on the streets of L.A. Suddenly, her days are filled with a cast of colorful characters, including Marilyn, an eccentric femme fatale, and a bewildered Russian. Add the attentions of a handsome admirer and it's easy to see how Vickie gets her story and a whole lot more in this charming romantic fable.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Linda Blair
Vickie Adderly
Murray Langston
David
Bob Zany
Sonny Griffin
Ruth Buzzi
Marilyn
Johnny Dark
Nick
Glen Vincent
Lance
Kevin Benton
Fish
Jack Hanrahan
Joe

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bob Logan
Writers: Murray Langston
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bob Logan, shot by Mark Melville. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paul Ventimigilia. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Linda Blair and Murray Langston and Bob Zany carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0096348 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bob Logan directs. Mark Melville behind the camera. Paul Ventimigilia scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Bob Logan, shot by Mark Melville. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Paul Ventimigilia. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Linda Blair and Murray Langston and Bob Zany carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0096348 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.