Sunset Limousine (1983): Cast & Plot
Sunset Limousine is a 1983 comedy directed by Terry Hughes, starring John Ritter as Alan O'Black, Susan Dey and Paul Reiser. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Terry Hughes
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Witzend Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sunset Limousine About?
The premise of Sunset Limousine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Alan O’Black is an aspiring comic determined to make it big, but his relentless pursuit of fame has strained his relationship with his ex‑girlfriend Julie. Hoping she’ll give him another chance if he finds steady work, he takes a job driving a limousine. The gig quickly spirals into chaos when he crosses paths with crooked businessman Bradley Coleman and becomes tangled in his scheming antics.
Sunset Limousine Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- stand up comic
- limousine
- limousine driver
- client
- shady business deal
- struggling comedian
Sunset Limousine Cast & Characters
John Ritter leads the cast as Alan O'Black, with Susan Dey as Julie Preston and Paul Reiser as Jay Neilson. Directed by Terry Hughes; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terry Hughes
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John Ritter as Alan O'Black - Susan Dey as Julie Preston
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Paul Reiser as Jay Neilson -
Martin Short as Bradley Z. Coleman
Also Starring in Sunset Limousine
· 23 more- Lainie Kazan Jessie Durning
- Charles Lane Reinhammer
- Martin Mull Mel Shaver (uncredited)
- Michael Ensign Gavrik
- George Kirby Elmer
- James Luisi Angel
- Stacey Nelkin Stacey
- Zale Kessler Accountant
- James Ingersoll 2nd TV Executive
- Hal Landon Jr. Gardender
- Louise Sorel Dolores Chase
- Darrell Zwerling Janczyn
- Tom Dreesen Comic
- Dick Patterson Howard Chase
- Audrie Neenan Karen
- Eleanor Mondale Secretary
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- Garry Kluger Gang Leader
- Robert G. Denison 1st TV Executive
- John Snee Steven
- Patty Freedman Clerk
- Louis Plante Maitre D' (uncredited)
- Joyce Little Lauren
- Deborah Chenoweth Nurse
Sunset Limousine Plot Summary
What happens in Sunset Limousine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alan O’Black is an aspiring stand-up comic who takes on a job as a limousine driver to prove to his girlfriend Julie Preston that he can be a responsible adult. Despite landing a steady gig and contending with a string of odd passengers, he keeps his stand-up routine close to his heart, rehearsing jokes at every turn and meeting strange situations with good-natured aplomb. He and his buddy Jay Neilson become entangled in the shady dealings of businessman Bradley Z. Coleman, which launches a hectic chase through Los Angeles with both the police and underworld figures on their tails.
Full summary
The whole story of Sunset Limousine, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sunset Limousine?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the aspiring stand‑up comic who works as a limousine driver?
Cars in Sunset Limousine
51 cars on screen, including the 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine and the 1983 Ford Mustang.
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1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Featured role -
1983 Ford Mustang Important role -
1983 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1962 GMC C-Series Important role
Sunset Limousine Also Known As
Also known as “Los líos de Alan”.
- Also known as
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- Los líos de Alan
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sunset Boulevard, Sunburn and Love at Sunset Terrace.
Sunset Limousine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sunset Limousine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sunset Limousine?
Sunset Limousine runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Sunset Limousine released?
Sunset Limousine was released on October 12, 1983.
Who directed Sunset Limousine?
Sunset Limousine was directed by Terry Hughes.
More films by Terry Hughes Who is in the cast of Sunset Limousine?
Sunset Limousine stars John Ritter as Alan O'Black, Susan Dey as Julie Preston and Paul Reiser as Jay Neilson, among 27 credited actors.
Does Sunset Limousine have a post-credit scene?
No. Sunset Limousine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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