Caught between Olive's righteousness and Gavin's affection, the idealistic and innocent Zoe must choose between a cause she's grown up supporting, or the affections of a man who stands for everything she believes is wrong.
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Title: The Californians (2005)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Noah Wyle | ... | Gavin Ransom | |
| Illeana Douglas | ... | Olive Ransom | |
| Kate Mara | ... | Zoe Tripp | |
| Cloris Leachman | ... | Eileen Boatwright | |
| Joanne Whalley | ... | Luna | |
| Keith Carradine | ... | Elton Tripp | |
| Valerie Perrine | ... | Lenora Tripp | |
| Jane Lynch | ... | Sybill Platt | |
| Michael Panes | ... | Marion Pardon | |
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Erika Luckett | ... | Mary Ann |
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Will Marchetti | ... | Mayor |
| Charles Martinet | ... | City Councilman | |
| Richard Gross | ... | Contractor | |
| Jarion Monroe | ... | Architect | |
| Elisabeth Nunziato | ... | Real Estate Broker | |
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Slick, smug developer Gavin Ransom has a dream: make millions by blanketing the coastal hills of northern California with flamboyant, mini mansions. His sister Olive a raving environmentalist, thinks otherwise, and aims to stop her brother's land gobbling plans. When Zoe Tripp a striking beautiful folk singer, joins Olive's cause, Gavin gets thrown for a loop, falling hard for the striking young woman with the golden voice. Caught between Olive's righteousness and Gavin's affection, the idealistic and innocent Zoe, coached by her parents and a maternal environmentalist must choose between a cause she's grown up supporting, or the affections of a man who stands for everything she believes is wrong. Written by Anonymous
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All is fair in love and real estate.Genres:
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Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Gavin Ransom: When people stop living in houses.
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Words and Music by Craig Carothers
Performed by Kate Mara
Copyright (c) 2004 Craig Carothers and Parker Film Company
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Activist: Gavin Ransom, when will you stop cutting down trees?Gavin Ransom: When people stop living in houses.
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The Right IdeaWords and Music by Craig Carothers
Performed by Kate Mara
Copyright (c) 2004 Craig Carothers and Parker Film Company
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21 October 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Generally I view films out of the USA as second class. They all appear to be obsessed with violence, nudity, sex or drugs. None of which I will watch.
This movie had none of those disgusting attributes. While it was a satire that did "take the mickey" out of both sides of an issue, as previously mentioned, it did have an underlying message with meaning (actually meanings).
I found the text enjoyable and easy to listen to. I found the singing by all artists excellent. Notwithstanding other comments, the movie did have a flowing story.
I urge the movie producers of this planet to learn that they can produce quality.