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Hollywood Buddha (2003)

99 min  -  Drama | Comedy
4.5
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Ratings: 4.5/10 from 51 users   Metascore: 42/100 
Reviews: 3 user | 5 critic | 8 from Metacritic.com

"Kissing Metal" is the story of Philippe, a down and out European film producer, who lives in a tent in the shadow of his unfinished house in Brentwood... See full summary »

Director:

Philippe Caland
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Cast

Credited cast:
Bryan 'Wacko' Black ...
Architects's assistant (as Bryan Black)
Brandi Michelle Bourgon Brandi Michelle Bourgon ...
Shiva
Nancie Boykiss Nancie Boykiss ...
Nancie
Charley Mae Caland Charley Mae Caland ...
Charley
Hugette Caland Hugette Caland ...
Huguette (Mom)
Huguette Caland Huguette Caland ...
Huguette
Philippe Caland Philippe Caland ...
Philippe
Pierre Caland Pierre Caland ...
Pierre
Theo Cardan Theo Cardan ...
Para Kapur
Victor Castorena Victor Castorena ...
Victor
Betsy Clark Betsy Clark ...
Betsy
Phillip Dixon Phillip Dixon ...
Master Atchoum
Fouad El Khoury Fouad El Khoury ...
Prince
MJ Gazali ...
Marlo (as Marlo Gazali)
Susan Knego Susan Knego ...
Susan
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Storyline

"Kissing Metal" is the story of Philippe, a down and out European film producer, who lives in a tent in the shadow of his unfinished house in Brentwood. Philippe is struggling to sell a film he made five years ago to foreign distributors. Nearly broke, and on the verge of eviction, he seeks spiritual help from Master Atchoum, a Buddhist Guru. Master Atchoum pushes him into practicing Buddhism and convinces him to buy an expensive metal sculpture of Buddha. Empowered by the support of his new-found "religion," Philippe starts turning things around. Through a series of serendipitous events...and some very unorthodox maneuvering, he becomes a success. But, he soon discovers that all is not what it appears to be... Written by Anonymous  

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It's all a state of mind

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$16,774 (USA) (26 September 2004) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$67,862 (USA) (17 October 2004)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

YBG Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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USA:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

In september 2004 the poster of the film, depicting director/star Philippe Caland sitting on the head of a giant Buddha statue, caused a public outcry in Thailand and a request from Thai Buddhist leaders to Thai consul in Los Angeles to lodge a formal protest. See more »