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Ruby in Paradise (1993)

R  114 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  November 1993 (USA)
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Ruby, a young woman, arrives in a Florida resort town during the off season to make a fresh start. She gets work as a sales clerk in a souvineer shop run by Mildred Chambers... See full summary »

Director:

Victor Nunez

Writer:

Victor Nunez
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ashley Judd ...
Ruby Lee Gissing
Todd Field ...
Mike McCaslin
Bentley Mitchum Bentley Mitchum ...
Ricky Chambers
Allison Dean ...
Rochelle Bridges
Dorothy Lyman ...
Mildred Chambers
Betsy Douds ...
Debrah Ann
Felicia Hernández Felicia Hernández ...
Persefina
Divya Satia Divya Satia ...
Indian Singer
Bobby Barnes Bobby Barnes ...
Wanda
Sharon Lewis ...
TV Weather Anchor (as Sharon M. Lewis)
Paul E. Mills Paul E. Mills ...
TV Evangelist
Brik Berkes Brik Berkes ...
Jimmy
Abigail McKelvey Abigail McKelvey ...
Canadian Tourist
Kristina Daman Kristina Daman ...
Bar Manager
Mark Limmer Mark Limmer ...
Spinnaker D.J.
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Storyline

Ruby, a young woman, arrives in a Florida resort town during the off season to make a fresh start. She gets work as a sales clerk in a souvineer shop run by Mildred Chambers. She dates, and sleeps with, Ricky Chambers, Mildred's conceited son, but breaks off with him when she finds she's just another conquest. She gets involved with Mike, a left-wing greenhouse worker. As the seasons change, Ruby's relationships with others and herself go through metamorphoses as she makes choices and discoveries establishing her own identity. A character study. Written by James Meek <james@oz.net>  

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Taglines:

A woman's search for herself

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

O Sol do Paraíso See more »

Filming Locations:

Panama City, Florida, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$1,001,437 (USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Mike McCaslin: This selling game... it can't mean anything, it can't be the reason you're here.
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Soundtracks

"Meal Ticket"
Performed by The Casual T's
Written by Murphy, Pucket, Anthony & Friedemann
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