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While the specific events of this film are fictional, most of the movie is indeed based on a true event. Now, of course a great story doesn't always make for a good movie. This is indeed a broad, goofy, slapstick comedy. Whatever your level of offense at ethnic and physical stereotypes, some of the humor is groan-worthy.
Under The Rainbow (1981) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 37m 1981. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details.
Purchase Under The Rainbow on digital and stream instantly or download offline. A secret service agent, an assassin, a busload of Japanese tourists, a talent scout and more than 150 little people hired to play the Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz collide in the same hotel causing complete mayhem in this zany comedy.
It was the largest gathering of little people ever, drawn from all over to appear in the movie of a classic children's story. They weren't in Kansas anymore. They were in Hollywood, home of wide-open lifestyles and nonstop parties. This colorful screwball comedy uses the premise of 150 little people playing The Wizard of Oz's Munchkins housed in one Culver City hotel -- and indulging in some ...
Under The Rainbow (1981) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 37m 1981. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details.
Jul 31, 1981 · Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion. You can buy or rent Under the Rainbow for as low as $2.99 to rent or $9.99 to buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube.
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.
