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Ask the Dust (2006)
5.7
Ratings: 5.7/10 from 5,754 users
Metascore:
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Reviews: 71 user | 74 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm. Director:Robert Towne |
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Camilla
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Hellfrick
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Mrs. Hargraves
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Vera Rivkin
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Sammy
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Solomon
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Ronald France | ... |
Columbia Sweeper
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Filipino Houseboy
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Donna Mosley | ... |
Red Headed Girl
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Paul Rylander | ... |
Harold the Bartender
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Natasha Staples | ... |
Denver Librarian
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Wayne Harrison | ... |
Heilman
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Yasuhiro Yoshimura | ... |
Japanese Vegetable Man
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Sid | ... |
Willie the Dog
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Storyline
L.A. in the early 1930's: racism, poverty, and disease color the Bunker Hill neighborhood where Arturo Bandini, a lover of men and beasts alike, has arrived from Colorado to write the great Los Angeles novel. After six months and down to his last nickel, he orders a cup of coffee, served by Camilla Lopez, beautiful, self-possessed, and Mexican. Arturo gets advice, encouragement, and an occasional check from H.L. Mencken, so he keeps writing and he keeps seeing Camilla. But, he's mean to her for no apparent reason, so the relationship sputters. A housekeeper from back East suggests a way out of his jealously and fears. "Camilla Bandini": is it in the cards? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Passion and ambition drive two dreamers in 1930s LA. Their love affair is ferocious and hot-blooded as they fight the city and themselves to make their dreams come true.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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In den Staub getrieben See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$68,779 (USA) (12 March 2006) (7 Screens)Gross:
$742,614 (USA) (14 May 2006)Company Credits
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Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
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The rights to the novel once belonged to Mel Brooks. However, the rights had lapsed. See more »Quotes
Camilla: You call me beautiful at home, then you are ashamed to be seen with me in public. You are ashamed of beauty you recognize that no one else does. You are ashamed to love me!See more »
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"Dames"Music by Harry Warren
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