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Lost in America

1985 | 91m | English

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David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives traveling around America...in a Winnebago.
Release Date: Feb 08, 1985
Director: Albert Brooks
Writer: Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
Genres: Comedy
Keywords new york city, gambling, yuppie, roulette, satire, las vegas, fired from the job, recreational vehicle, road movie, hoover dam, crossing guard, nest egg
Production Companies Geffen Pictures, Marty Katz Productions
Box Office Revenue: $10,179,000
Budget: $4,000,000
Updates Updated: Aug 09, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Albert Brooks David Howard
Julie Hagerty Linda Howard
Michael Greene Paul Dunn
Garry Marshall Casino Manager
Maggie Roswell Patty
Tom Tarpey Brad Tooley
Ernie Brown Pharmacist
Joey Coleman Skippy
Art Frankel Employment Agent
Donald Gibb Ex-Convict
Sylvia Farrel Receptionist
Tina Kincaid Model
Candy Ann Brown David's Secretary
Hans Wagner Hans (voice)
Brandy Rubin Paul Dunn's Secretary
Robert Hughes Security Guard
Raynold Gideon Ray
John Di Fusco Motorcyclist
Michael Cornelison Front Desk Clerk
Radu Gavor Bellman
John Reade Casino Security Guard
Pat Garrison Roulette Croupier
Byron Tong Roulette Player
Gayle Lanza Hostess
Charles Boswell Highway Patrolman
Zeke Manners Couple in Trailer Park
Bea Manners Couple in Trailer Park
Mark Sydney Boy on Bicycle
David Michael Katz Boy on Bicycle
Raul Flores Boy on Bicycle
Herb Nanas Mercedes Driver
Rex Reed Rex Reed (voice) (uncredited)
Larry King Larry King (voice) (uncredited)
James L. Brooks Party Guest (uncredited)
Priscilla Cory Model (uncredited)
Bob Hughes Security Guard (uncredited)
Name Job
Albert Brooks Director, Writer
Monica Johnson Writer
Eric Saarinen Director of Photography
David Finfer Editor
Barbara Claman Casting
Richard Sawyer Production Design
Richard C. Goddard Set Decoration
KG Ramsey Hairdresser
Rick Sharp Makeup Artist
Marty Katz Production Manager
Michael Daves First Assistant Director
Robert J. Doherty Second Assistant Director
William M. Bell Construction Coordinator
Ronnie Chambers Leadman
Pat O'Connor Property Master
John Schacht Leadman
Richard Albain Special Effects
Dino DiMuro Sound Effects Editor
Fred Judkins Sound Effects Editor
David Kelson Cableman
John Kline Sound Effects Editor
Rick Kline Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert J. Litt Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Joe Melody Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Bill Nelson Sound Mixer
Earl Sampson Boom Operator
Clive Smith Sound Effects Editor
Russ Tinsley Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Rusty Tinsley Sound Effects Editor
Scott A. Tinsley Sound Effects Editor
Elliot Tyson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Julie Glick Costumer
Cynthia Bales Costume Supervisor
Karen Hale Wookey Script Supervisor
Lee Redmond First Assistant Camera
Michael G. Riba Second Assistant Camera
Ray De La Motte Camera Operator
Gary R. Dodd Key Grip
Ted Roberts Music Editor
Mark Hoder Orchestrator
Douglas E. Stoll Location Manager
Saul Kahan Unit Publicist
Mike Amorelli Electrician
Ralph Barone Electrician
Bob E. Krattiger Electrician
Bruce Birmelin Still Photographer
Jan Koshay Dolly Grip
John Currin Assistant Editor
Mario Iscovich Location Scout
John Reade Transportation Coordinator
Randy White Transportation Captain
Arthur B. Rubinstein Original Music Composer
Jaki Brown Casting Associate
Gary H. Holt Gaffer
Name Title
Marty Katz Producer
Herb Nanas Executive Producer
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