Rotten
Mr. Rash has earnestness and a touch of eccentricity, but he doesn't have the lighthearted wit to keep this kind of comedy working.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Under the Rainbow
Who knew so many little people would throw such a huge party?
1981 · 1h 38m · PG
Comedy
Directed by
Steve Rash
Overview
In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secret agents, Japanese tourists, and munchkins. Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion.
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This movie is in desperate need of an ace farceur like Preston Sturges.
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