Leo and Loree

Leo and Loree
Leo and Loree
Directed by	Jerry Paris
Written by	James Ritz
Story by	James Ritz; Ron Howard
Produced by	Jim Begg
Starring	Donny Most; Linda Purl
Cinematography	Costa Petals
Edited by	Ed Cotter
Music by	Lance Rubin
Production; company	Major H Productions
Distributed by	United Artists
Release date	April 25, 1980;
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$517,988

Leo and Loree is a 1980 American romantic comedy film directed by Jerry Paris, starring Donny Most and Linda Purl. It was the first theatrical film from Ron Howard's production company.

Plot

Leo and Loree are a young couple and aspiring actors trying to succeed in show business. Leo's career is hampered by his attitude, and Loree's career is helped by her mother – an Oscar-winning actress – who has opened doors for her. In spite of their feelings for each other, the ups and downs of the couple's professional lives affect their relationship.

Cast

Donny Most as Leo
Linda Purl as Loree
David Huffman as Dennis
Jerry Paris as Tony
Shannon Farnon as Christina Harper
Allan Rich as Jarvis
Susan Lawrence as Cindy

Production

television movie which led to Ritz expanding the rough script.^[3] After ABC later decided not to progress the project further, Howard set the project up at Major H Productions, which he had created in 1977 with his father Rance and brother Clint, funding most of the low budget himself.^[3] The film was their first theatrical release with United Artists acquiring domestic distribution rights in 1979.^[3]

The director, Jerry Paris, had filmed every episode of Happy Days at the time.^[3] The star, Donny Most, was also a regular on Happy Days, as Ralph Malph.^[3]

The film was shot in Southern California, including

Beverly Hills and Venice, Los Angeles.^[1]