London Suite (1996)

On one day at an English Hotel, four different stories are shown. Diana is in London to promote her Television Series and her ex-husband Sidney shows up to ask her for money for his gay ... See full summary »

Director:

Jay Sandrich

Writers:

Neil Simon (play), Neil Simon (teleplay)

Stars:

Kelsey Grammer, Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Kelsey Grammer	...	Sydney Nichols
Michael Richards	...	Mark Ferris
Julia Louis-Dreyfus	...	Debra Dolby
Madeline Kahn	...	Sharon Semple
Kristen Johnston	...	Grace Chapman
Richard Mulligan	...	Dennis Cummings
Patricia Clarkson	...	Diana Nichols
Julie Hagerty	...	Anne Ferris
Jane Carr	...	Mrs. Sitgood
Paxton Whitehead	...	Dr. McMerlin
Margot Steinberg	...	Lauren Semple
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Matthew Ashforde	...	Bellboy (as Mathew Ashford)
Alisa Bosschaert	...	Hotel Assistant
Hilary Crane	...	Woman in Restaurant
Eileen Dunwoodie	...	Jane - Nanny

Storyline

On one day at an English Hotel, four different stories are shown. Diana is in London to promote her Television Series and her ex-husband Sidney shows up to ask her for money for his gay lover. Mark and Annie come to London for the Wimbledon Tennis matches, but they lose their tickets and Mark's back goes out. Debra is on her honeymoon with Paul, but Paul is missing and Debra lies to everyone she meets as to where Paul is. Sharon and Lauren are on a shop till you drop trip and Sharon meets Dennis, an older man who seems to be interested in her.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Hallmark Entertainment

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Neil Simon's London Suite

Filming Locations:

Grosvenor Place, Hyde Park, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Robert Halmi

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Second of two Neil Simon written films directed by Jay Sandrich. The first was Seems Like Old Times.

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Connections

Follows Plaza Suite (1971)

User Reviews

Hilarious Play!

This movie rocked! I taped and watched it three times in two days. I totally loved it! It's not for people who can't follow four stories at one, but I can and understood all of them.

The first story is about Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a distraught newlywed who can't find her husband for a party. 'My olive is gone.' Instead of telling the truth, she tells the guests that her husband has 'hemoglybosisis'.

The second story, and arguably the funniest, Michael Richards throws out his back. 'Mrs. Sitgood, as you can see, I'm talking to you from the floor. The floor is the only thing that kept me from landing in the lobby.' His wife, Julie Hagerty, and Dr. McMerlin try to help his back problems and end up on the floor with him.

The third story, an emotional one at best, is Kelsey Grammer, a gay man, and his ex-wife who's still in love with him. He comes to London to meet her so he can have money for his significant other, Max.

The fourth story is about Madeline Kahn and her daughter, who hooks her up with Richard Mulligan, and invites her for a night out. 'Smell my hair. It smells like I was at a five day barbecue...I'm going to be at the theater and suddenly, someone will yell FIRE!.'

Probably the funniest quote and an indicator that it's from a play was: 'Why are we talking like this? It sounds like we're talking in a musical.' This is way better than a musical. I loved it and the next time it's on TV, watch it. No excuses.