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User Rating:
6.4/10   159 votes
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Writer:
Rudy Wurlitzer (writer)
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Release Date:
February 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A struggling musician sets out to find the legendary guitar maker Elmore Silk, with whom he hopes to strike a deal to make himself rich and famous. | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
Bow wow. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Kevin J. O'Connor ... Julius
Harris Yulin ... Elmore Silk

Tom Waits ... Al Silk
Bulle Ogier ... Cornelia
Roberts Blossom ... Archie
Leon Redbone ... Leon
Dr. John
Rita MacNeil ... Winnie
Joe Strummer ... Mario

Laurie Metcalf ... Alice

Jayne Eastwood ... Lucille
Kazuko ... Koko Yamamoto
Eric Mitchell ... Gunther
Mary Joy ... Couple
Bob Joy ... Couple
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ain't No Candy Mountain (Canada: English title) (working title)
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Runtime:
91 min
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
USA:R
Company:
Films A2 more

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1 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
Bow wow., 4 June 2001
2/10
Author: Mike from DE, USA

You would think that a movie with Leon Redbone, Tom Waits, Dr. John, and David Johannsen is going to be one of the best films you've ever seen, right? God, how I looked forward to this. When I finally got to see it, it was like I got kicked in the guts.

Boring, moody, contrived, over stylized, and PRETENTIOUS. The main character is a total dick! There's nothing nice or cool here. It made me want to brush my teeth! Why Leon Redbone, Tom Waits, Dr. John, and David Johannsen allowed themselves to appear in this dog is beyond me.

You know what? Go buy the Johnny Winter album "Third Degree." There are some cool duets between Johnny and Dr. John. If you're a fan of the genre you'll love it, I promise. If you love that album you'll hate this movie.

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