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Overview
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Writer:
Bart Freundlich (written by)
Tagline:
ever wander?
Plot:
After hitting the road a man encounters characters that make him realize the importance of family. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Billy Crudup | ... | Cal |
 | Julianne Moore | ... | Dulcie |
 | Cleavant Derricks | ... | Carl |
 | Liane Balaban | ... | Meg |
 | David Keith | ... | Richard |
 | Mary McCormack | ... | Margaret |
 | Karen Allen | ... | Delores |
 | James LeGros | ... | Jack |
| Francie Swift | ... | Joanie |
| Nicolas Suresky | ... | Leo |
| Richie Dye | ... | Local bartender |
 | Kaili Vernoff | ... | Andrea |
 | Margaret Devine | ... | Andrea's friend |
| John Forman | ... | Dakota customer |
| Bert Miller | ... | Dakota bartender |
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Also Known As:
Le globe-trotter (Canada: French title)
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Rated R for language and some sexuality.
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103 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Australia:M (TV rating) | Iceland:L | USA:R | Australia:MA | Canada:A (Ontario)
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In the first bar scene, where Cal loudly complains about his song not being played on the jukebox, the song he has selected is "Hard to Handle" by the Black Crowes. more
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Continuity: When Cal and the hitchhiker girl drove towards the Minneapolis airport, the weather was cold, somber and gray, and there was a light dusting of snow on the ground. Yet once in the airport, when Cal was talking to his old schoolmate Jack, the camera view out the window of the airport showed a sunny sky and lots of greenery, with absolutely no snow anywhere. more
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Cal: Women are just different than men. They want different things. I mean, Jesus Christ, I don't want to see anyone for that many days in a row. more
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Bart Freundlich, the talented young director, has created an enigmatic piece of film making with "World Traveler". Mr. Freundlich, writing his own screen play, shows he has a keen insight to these people he presents in the movie; he knows them well. Thanks to Billy Crudup, the star of "World Traveler", this is a film worth taking a look. It will stay with the viewer for weeks to come.
If you haven't watched the film, please stop reading.
The beginning of the film will disorient viewers not paying attention to this story about a man who one day, walks out of his present, prosperous life. What could he want, when for all appearances, he has it all. What we don't realize is that Cal's journey will bring him to deal with his own life and find closure, as he gets involved in all the situations one sees him in the film.
There is a point in the middle of the film where Cal meets an old school mate. It's clear that Jack, played brilliantly by James LeGros, has seen into Cal's soul and he didn't like what he saw. In a way, Cal has such a personality that provokes a dislike in many of the people that comes in contact with him. In Jack's view, Cal will never do anything that will matter in his life, but obviously, this long forgotten friend has no clue as to what's going on inside the drifter's head.
What we don't realize is that Cal, in turn, is looking for the elusive father that abandoned him when he was young. In fact, this is the surprise that is saved for the end and it rewards us by staying with the film, that plays at different levels, provoking us.
Billy Crudup's work is extraordinary. This young actor proves he was meant to play Cal. No other actor comes to mind that could have projected the range Mr. Crudup shows with this depiction of Cal. In minor roles we see a lot of excellent actors. Julianne Moore is perfect as Dulcie. Cleavant Derricks is the kind Carl. Liane Balaban makes a sweet Meg. Karen Allen makes a welcome appearance as Delores. Finally, David Keith is wonderful as Richard.
The cinematography by Terry Stacey is gorgeous. The original music was created by Clint Mansere. The great Willie Nelson is heard in the sound track.
Watch this film to see a new talent at work with a perfectly cast actor.