Cadillac Dreams
Synopsis
Cadillac Dreams is a 1988 American short film directed by Matia Karrell. In the film, a young drug runner's dreams of being a great inventor give way to the equally unlikely dream of living to be 20. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matia Karrell
- Screenplay & Story
- C.W. Cressler
- Original Title
- Cadillac Dreams
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matia Karrell
C.W. Cressler, Ehrich Van Lowe, Matia Karrell
Robert Elswit
Gina Mittelman
Abbee Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
C.W. Cressler
Screenplay
Gina Mittelman
Editor
Abbee Goldstein
Producer
Matia Karrell
Director
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What is Cadillac Dreams about?
Cadillac Dreams is a 1988 American short film directed by Matia Karrell. In the film, a young drug runner's dreams of being a great inventor give way to the equally unlikely dream of living to be 20. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Cadillac Dreams?
Cadillac Dreams was directed by Matia Karrell.
Who stars in Cadillac Dreams?
The principal cast of Cadillac Dreams includes Claude Brooks, Donald Fullilove, Mario Gardner, Wayne Collins, Mimi Green.
When was Cadillac Dreams released and how long is it?
Cadillac Dreams was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 30m.