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Alice's Restaurant

"Every Generation Has A Story To Tell."

August 20, 1969 1h 51m 6.2/10 (75 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Alice's Restaurant is a drama/comedy film. directed by Arthur Penn.

Starring Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, and James Broderick

Synopsis

After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and sends him on a bizarre journey.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 20, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (75 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Elkins Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice's Restaurant about?

After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the ...

Who directed Alice's Restaurant?

Alice's Restaurant was directed by Arthur Penn.

How long is Alice's Restaurant?

Alice's Restaurant has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Alice's Restaurant released?

Alice's Restaurant was released on August 20, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Alice's Restaurant?

The main cast of Alice's Restaurant includes Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick, Tina Chen, Geoff Outlaw.