The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. (1994)

The famed P.I. works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown children are accused of murdering her. Complicating matters are Rockford's omnipresent "friend" ... See full summary »

Director:

James Whitmore Jr.

Writer:

Juanita Bartlett

Stars:

James Garner, Joanna Cassidy, Joe Santos

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Garner	...	Jim Rockford
Joanna Cassidy	...	Kit
Joe Santos	...	Dennis Becker
Geoffrey Nauffts	...	Josh
Shannon Kenny	...	Dorie
Lawrence Pressman	...	Kornblum
Daniel Benzali	...	Dr. Ezo
Sherry Hursey	...	Mattie
David Purdham	...	FBI Agent
Joseph Campanella	...	Mickey Ryder
Stuart Margolin	...	Evelyn 'Angel' Martin
Hoke Howell	...	Ed Emmanthaler
Lesley Woods	...	Myrna Emmanthaler
Sam Scarber	...	Sanders
Lori Alan	...	Karen Kupfer

Storyline

The famed P.I. works to uncover facts of the death of a wealthy socialite whose two grown children are accused of murdering her. Complicating matters are Rockford's omnipresent "friend" Angel, and Rockford's ex-wife Kit, a lawyer who represents the children.

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Plot Keywords:

james rockford | sequel | detective | city name in title

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Genres:

Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 November 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rockford: L.A. - Ich liebe dich

Filming Locations:

Paradise Cove - 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGB Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As in many episodes of the original series, where there is a mob figure, either in person, or by reference, the mob figure's name usually ended with "ette". In this first Rockford movie, there is a referred to mob figure, seen only in a photo in Mickey Ryder's basement den, "Big Al" Minette, and who is mentioned by Jim Rockford, after Ryder's possible suicide, to Dennis Becker, in Ryder's now stripped basement. In the original series, there were also other mob characters named Minette, plus mob characters named Pinette, Frishette, Binette, Gillette, and a few others.

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Goofs

In the beginning scene when Rockford's Firebird is unloaded, it has no wheels. A few minutes later it has sprouted 4 wheels and tires and has less damage.

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Connections

Follows The Rockford Files: Backlash of the Hunter (1974)

User Reviews

A welcome return, but...

Fans of the "Rockford Files" series will be glad to see the return of Jim Rockford and some of his supporting players, and many elements of the series make this telefilm watchable. The plot of this film is not the best, however; the central mystery is neither intricate nor particularly suspenseful. What dominates the action is a prevalent cynicism about our show business society in general and Hollywood in particular. The guest actors do a fine job, particularly Joanna Cassidy and Geoffrey Nauffts, but the tawdry little story at the center of the film leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.