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Un padre inestable que tras salir de una institución psiquiátrica intenta convencer a su hija de que hay oro español enterrado en algún lugar bajo los suburbios.Un padre inestable que tras salir de una institución psiquiátrica intenta convencer a su hija de que hay oro español enterrado en algún lugar bajo los suburbios.Un padre inestable que tras salir de una institución psiquiátrica intenta convencer a su hija de que hay oro español enterrado en algún lugar bajo los suburbios.
Anne L. Nathan
- Applebee's Manager
- (as Anne Nathan)
Mousa Hussein Kraish
- Bruce
- (as Mousa Kraish)
Argumento
¿Sabías que...?
- CuriosidadesThey actually did film in a Costco, on a working schedule between the hours of 9:00 pm and 9:00 am. Since they were there for such long hours, members of the crew were trying clothes on and looking through the other products so Costco kept a cash register open all night long so that anyone could purchase things.
- PifiasYoung Miranda is left handed while older Miranda is right handed.
- Citas
Teacher: [inquiring about her diorama] Who are all the little people Miranda?
Miranda - Age 9: Those are the bodies of the Chumash Indians, who died of Syphilis and Influenza, infected by the missionaries.
Teacher: Uh, Miranda, go out in the hallway and wait for me...
- Versiones alternativasThere are two versions of this film. Runtimes are: "1h 33m (93 min)" and "1h 36m (96 min) (Toronto International) (Canada)".
- Banda sonoraMiles Past
Composed by Bob Taylor
Published by Abaco Music Library (ASCAP) / Cypress Creek Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music
Reseña destacada
A very slow moving movie featuring superb acting from Douglas.
"King Of California" is the art house version of "National Treasure" or "Indiana Jones". It's the story of Charlie (Michael Douglas) who is released from the mental institution in which he has spent several years and is reunited with his sixteen year old daughter Miranda (Evan Rachel Wood). Although he is obviously a few sandwiches short of a picnic, Charlie manages to convince his daughter to join him in a quest for buried treasure. Together they move through Southern California looking for clues leading to the lost doubloons.
If, after reading that description of the plot, you're now expecting these two characters to run through dark tunnels with giant boulders rolling after them then you'd be wrong. "King Of California" is a slow and very quiet movie which focuses more on Charlie and Miranda repairing their relationship than the actual treasure hunt. Miranda has been forced to take a job at McDonalds in order to survive during her father's absence meaning that she is now the rational one whilst Charlie acts as a child. Their search for the treasure takes them to golf courses and busy stores where Charlie sees signs that they're on the right trail whilst Miranda, not fully believing in Charlie's dream, simply wants to spend some time with the father she's lost touch with.
Douglas gives one of his finest performances in recent years as Charlie, managing to make the character seem insane whilst also being totally appealing (witness the way in which he wins arguments by stating absurd facts and telling people to "look it up"). Evan Rachel Wood is also perfect in her role. It may not be as showy a role as Douglas' but Wood convinces you that Miranda absolutely loves her father despite all his faults (and he certainly has a lot).
Although I liked "King Of California", I really can't say that I loved it - the plot was perhaps a little too slow moving for my tastes. I certainly admired its message, however, that you should follow your dreams because dreams give you something to believe in. If you have patience and like character-driven movies which reveal their charms at a very leisurely pace (such as the movies "Sideways" or "Rushmore"), then I'd recommend watching "King Of California" for its superb acting and life-affirming message. Others - like myself - however, who prefer story lines to move along at a much quicker rate may find it a bit boring in places and slightly too whimsical overall.
If, after reading that description of the plot, you're now expecting these two characters to run through dark tunnels with giant boulders rolling after them then you'd be wrong. "King Of California" is a slow and very quiet movie which focuses more on Charlie and Miranda repairing their relationship than the actual treasure hunt. Miranda has been forced to take a job at McDonalds in order to survive during her father's absence meaning that she is now the rational one whilst Charlie acts as a child. Their search for the treasure takes them to golf courses and busy stores where Charlie sees signs that they're on the right trail whilst Miranda, not fully believing in Charlie's dream, simply wants to spend some time with the father she's lost touch with.
Douglas gives one of his finest performances in recent years as Charlie, managing to make the character seem insane whilst also being totally appealing (witness the way in which he wins arguments by stating absurd facts and telling people to "look it up"). Evan Rachel Wood is also perfect in her role. It may not be as showy a role as Douglas' but Wood convinces you that Miranda absolutely loves her father despite all his faults (and he certainly has a lot).
Although I liked "King Of California", I really can't say that I loved it - the plot was perhaps a little too slow moving for my tastes. I certainly admired its message, however, that you should follow your dreams because dreams give you something to believe in. If you have patience and like character-driven movies which reveal their charms at a very leisurely pace (such as the movies "Sideways" or "Rushmore"), then I'd recommend watching "King Of California" for its superb acting and life-affirming message. Others - like myself - however, who prefer story lines to move along at a much quicker rate may find it a bit boring in places and slightly too whimsical overall.
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- Mr_Saxon
- 21 ene 2008
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Detalles
- Fecha de lanzamiento
- País de origen
- Idiomas
- Títulos en diferentes países
- El rei de Califòrnia
- Localizaciones del rodaje
- Empresas productoras
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Taquilla
- Presupuesto
- 10.000.000 US$ (estimación)
- Recaudación en Estados Unidos y Canadá
- 268.461 US$
- Fin de semana de estreno en EE. UU. y Canadá
- 35.814 US$
- 16 sept 2007
- Recaudación en todo el mundo
- 1.045.786 US$
- Duración1 hora 33 minutos
- Color
- Mezcla de sonido
- Relación de aspecto
- 1.85 : 1
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