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Release Date:
27 March 2003 (Israel)
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Tagline:
where you go when you can't turn back. more
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A con man (Dillon) travels to Cambodia (also on the run from law enforcement in the U.S.) to collect his share in an insurance scam, but discovers more than he bargained for... full summary | add synopsis
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Anger Over Dillon Film
(From WENN. 28 March 2003)
Dillon's Diversity Ensures Low Profile
(From WENN. 11 September 2002)
(From WENN. 28 March 2003)
Dillon's Diversity Ensures Low Profile
(From WENN. 11 September 2002)
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Holiday in Cambodia
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matt Dillon | ... | Jimmy | |
| James Caan | ... | Marvin | |
| Natascha McElhone | ... | Sophie | |
| Gérard Depardieu | ... | Emile (as Gerard Depardieu) | |
| Kem Sereyvuth | ... | Sok (as Sereyvuth Kem) | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Joseph Kaspar | |
| Rose Byrne | ... | Sabrina | |
| Shawn Andrews | ... | Robbie | |
| Chalee Sankhavesa | ... | Sideth | |
| Christopher Curry | ... | Larry Luckman | |
| Rob Campbell | ... | Simon (as Robert Campbell) | |
| Bernard Merklen | ... | Gerard | |
| Jack Shearer | ... | FBI Agent Burden | |
| Kirk Fox | ... | FBI Agent Philips | |
| Kyoza | ... | Rocky |
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Also Known As:
Beneath the Banyan Trees (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for language and some violence.
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116 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:16 |
USA:R (certificate #38928) |
Finland:K-15 |
Hungary:16 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Spain:13 |
Australia:M |
Norway:15 |
Canada:A (Ontario)
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The fruit that Sok takes back for his wife is durian. This green, soccer-ball-sized fruit has a green spiky rind and yellow, custard-like sweet flesh. It is famous for its odor. In fact, it stinks so much that it is forbidden to carry it on certain airlines, as well as in Singapore's public transport system. This is why Jimmy asks "Is it supposed to smell like that?"
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I'm Sixteen
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Matt Dillon makes his directorial debut with "City of Ghosts", the moody tale of Jimmy Cremmins, a con man seeking redemption in Cambodia. Dillon's was the first film to be shot in Cambodia since the 1960s, and the unfamiliar setting contributes much to the movie's allure. "City of Ghosts" has a remarkable look and feel that lend it resonance and lead one to anticipate Dillon's further outings as a director.
The actors fit nicely into their roles and deliver strong performances. Sereyvuth Kem, a real-life Cambodian cyclo driver, leaves a lasting impression as Jimmy's loyal friend Sok. The film's soundtrack- a heady international collection of pop music mixed with Tyler Bates' evocative score - adds another layer to the already-rich atmosphere. Stick around during the end credits for some of the best exit music in recent memory.