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198616mUnited States of America

The Californian

Synopsis

Barbara's and Bob's conjugal life is upset when Bob's former college roommate shows up unexpectedly.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Original Year

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 25, 1986

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ben Woythaler
Screenplay & Story
Ben Woythaler
Original Score
Tony Cobb
Original Title
The Californian
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
16m
Production Studios
New York University (NYU), Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ben Woythaler

Screenplay & Story

Ben Woythaler

Original Score & Music

Tony Cobb

Director of Photography

John Inwood

Film Editing

Ben Woythaler

Department Leadership Roster

John Inwood

John Inwood

Director of Photography

Ben Woythaler

Editor

Ben Woythaler

Writer

Ben Woythaler

Director

Tony Cobb

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Californian

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Californian about?

Barbara's and Bob's conjugal life is upset when Bob's former college roommate shows up unexpectedly.

Who directed The Californian?

The Californian was directed by Ben Woythaler.

Who stars in The Californian?

The principal cast of The Californian includes Suzanne von Eck, Neal Hemphill, Rick Massery, Maria Tassoni, Steve Zettler.

When was The Californian released and how long is it?

The Californian was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 16m.

Who composed the musical score for The Californian?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Californian was composed by Tony Cobb.