Sunset Limousine

Sunset Limousine

Year: 1983

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Terry Hughes

TV MovieComedy

Alan O’Black is an aspiring comic determined to make it big, but his relentless pursuit of fame has strained his relationship with his ex‑girlfriend Julie. Hoping she’ll give him another chance if he finds steady work, he takes a job driving a limousine. The gig quickly spirals into chaos when he crosses paths with crooked businessman Bradley Coleman and becomes tangled in his scheming antics.

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1

Alan starts limousine job to prove responsibility

After being kicked out by his girlfriend, Alan takes a job as a limousine driver to prove he can be responsible. He balances the steady paycheck with his ongoing stand-up rehearsals, trying to present maturity while still chasing laughs.

Evening Los Angeles
2

Bizarre passengers test his nerves and humor

On the road, Alan encounters a string of strange clients who push his limits and push him to improvise. He turns awkward moments into comedy material while keeping his responsibilities in sight.

Night Los Angeles
3

Alan and Jay cross paths with Bradley Coleman

Alan and his friend Jay become entangled with the shady businessman Bradley Coleman and are drawn into his illegal dealings. The association drags them into a dangerous chase across the city, pursued by both criminals and the authorities.

Evening Los Angeles
4

Bradley's operation escalates; pursuit begins

Bradley's schemes escalate, triggering a manhunt that forces Alan and Jay to dodge both mobsters and cops. The tension spikes as what they’ve stumbled into threatens their livelihood and safety.

Night Los Angeles
5

Bradley slips away at the Galleria; race to the Laff Track

Bradley slips away during a visit to a Galleria, sending Alan racing back to the Laff Track for his scheduled stand-up. The urgency of the pursuit collides with the pressure of his performance.

Evening Galleria; Laff Track
6

Julie follows; they blend into a funeral and the accident

Julie follows Alan to protect him, and they attempt to blend in with mourners at Inglewood Park Cemetery. An accident disrupts the scene, costing Alan his limousine and his job.

Night Inglewood Park Cemetery
7

Bradley reveals the inheritance-based origin of the goods

Back at the Laff Track, Bradley explains that his goods were obtained legitimately through an inheritance and he plans to donate them before the IRS catches wind. The revelation reframes the group’s moral choices and raises the stakes of the confrontation.

Late night Laff Track
8

Mobsters crash the routine; a chaotic brawl erupts

As Alan performs, the mobsters who stole his limo track him down to the club, triggering a brutal brawl. The team barely escapes with their lives, underscoring how close danger remains.

Mid-show Laff Track
9

Alan secures a meeting with network executives

Escaping the brawl, Alan arranges a meeting with network executives who have seen his act. The moment hints at a possible career breakthrough despite the danger still looming.

Post-show Laff Track / network offices
10

Police arrive; Alan identifies the criminals

When the police arrive, Alan points out the men they’ve come for, and one suspect tries to pin the blame on a partner. The confrontation begins to resolve the chase while exposing the criminals’ tactics.

Night Laff Track
11

Alan reveals the Bradley affair and the post office drop-off

Alan opens up to Julie about Bradley’s dealings, including how he dropped the goods off at a post office between the funeral and the stand-up routine for safekeeping. The confession brings them closer as they face the fallout together.

Following day Julie's place
12

Ending: Alan and Julie share a kiss

With the danger behind them and a path forward, Alan and Julie share a kiss, signaling a fresh start after the chaos. The film closes on a note of reconciliation and new resolve.

Ending Los Angeles

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