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Writer (WGA):
David O. Russell (written by)
Release Date:
15 July 1994 (USA)
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Get a grip on yourself. more
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Raymond Aibelli is a promising medical student ready to begin a prestigious summer internship. But Susan...
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King of California: A straight-to-dvd jewel!
(From t5m.com. 6 July 2009, 9:47 AM, PDT)
David O. Russell Hearts High-School
(From EmpireOnline. 9 April 2009, 2:18 AM, PDT)
(From t5m.com. 6 July 2009, 9:47 AM, PDT)
David O. Russell Hearts High-School
(From EmpireOnline. 9 April 2009, 2:18 AM, PDT)
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Clever black comedy
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jeremy Davies | ... | Ray Aibelli |
 | Elizabeth Newett | ... | Bus Woman |
| Benjamin Hendrickson | ... | Tom Aibelli |
 | Alberta Watson | ... | Susan Aibelli |
 | Carla Gallo | ... | Toni Peck |
| Liberty Jean | ... | Motel Woman #1 |
| Archer Martin | ... | Motel Woman #2 |
| Matthew Puckett | ... | Nicky |
 | Zak Orth | ... | Curtis |
 | Josh Phillip Weinstein | ... | Joel |
| Judah Domke | ... | Don |
| Nancy Fields | ... | Dr. Wilson |
| Judette Jones | ... | Aunt Helen |
| Carmine Paolini | ... | Mailman |
| Neil Connie Wallace | ... | Walter Hooten |
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100 min
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Director Cameo: [David O. Russell]in white T-shirt in the background at the bus stop where Ray's father picks him up.
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Boom mic visible: Boom mic clearly visible when Mr Aibelli first phones Ray from the hotel room.
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Featured in Indie Sex: Taboos (2001) (TV)
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Let's Take A Trip Together
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It's always nice when Americans make thoughtful, atmospheric, and reflective films. Especially when they are black comedies, because America is home to some of the masters of the genre. Dealing with the most taboo of all subjects, this film makes you squirm in your seat even more than Thomas Vinterberg's 'Festen', and the subject is dealt with using the tact and subtlety that many Hollywood directors lack.
Anybody expecting a slapstick, South Park type movie will be sorely disappointed, but fans of Todd Solondz will probably love it. Plus there is a great soundtrack by Morphine.