Echo Park(1985)
Can a stripper, a pizza-man and a bodybuilder find happiness in L.A.?
Echo Park 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.
Echo Park (1985) is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Dornhelm, released on November 5, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Susan Dey, Tom Hulce, Michael Bowen and Christopher Walker. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Dornhelm
- Writers:
- Michael Ventura, Robert Dornhelm
- Producers:
- Walter Shenson
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Kofler
- Composer:
- David Ricketts
- Production:
- Sascha-Verleih, Wien-Film
- Status:
- Released
Echo Park (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Echo Park before you stream it.
Echo Park Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Dey
as May
Tom Hulce
as Jonathan
Michael Bowen
as August
- Christopher Walker
Christopher Walker
as Henry
Shirley Jo Finney
as Gloria
Heinrich Schweiger
as August's Father
Cheech Marin
as Syd
John Paragon
as Hugo
Cassandra Peterson
as Sheri
Timothy Carey
as Vinnie
- Martin Suppan
Martin Suppan
as Austrian Consul
Robert R. Shafer
as Commercial Director
Key crew
Directed by Robert Dornhelm, written by Michael Ventura and Robert Dornhelm, produced by Walter Shenson.
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Echo Park Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 17 ratings.
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Echo Park – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Echo Park online?
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Echo Park (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Echo Park?
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The main cast of Echo Park (1985) includes Susan Dey, Tom Hulce, Michael Bowen, Christopher Walker and Shirley Jo Finney. The film was directed by Robert Dornhelm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Echo Park released?
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Echo Park was released on November 5, 1985 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Echo Park worth watching?
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Echo Park (1985) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Echo Park?
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Yes. The official Echo Park trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.