Almost Salinas
“Some lives must be lived in the shadow of a legend.”
Synopsis
Life takes a strange turn when a group of outsiders come to the small town of Cholame, the famed site of James Dean's fatal car crash. Cholame's only business, a diner owned by Max (John Mahoney), is overrun by this glamorous group while the diner's short order cook (Ian Gomez) and waitress (Virginia Madsen) get caught up into this new, exciting world. Unknown to the rest, a magazine reporter (Linda Emond) arrives in town to uncover a dark secret that Max has kept hidden for over forty years.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Green
- Original Score
- David Reynolds
- Original Title
- Almost Salinas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21K
- Production Studios
- Strata Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Green
Terry Green
David Reynolds
Jennifer Krouse
Wade W. Danielson, Anna Marie Crovetti
Department Leadership Roster
Wade W. Danielson
Producer
Jennifer Krouse
Editor
Terry Green
Writer
Terry Green
Director
Jay Pelissier
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Almost Salinas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Salinas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost Salinas about?
Life takes a strange turn when a group of outsiders come to the small town of Cholame, the famed site of James Dean's fatal car crash. Cholame's only business, a diner owned by Max (John Mahoney), is overrun by this glamorous group while the diner's short order cook (Ian Gomez) and waitress (Virginia Madsen) get caught up into this new, exciting world. Unknown to the rest, a magazine reporter (Linda Emond) arrives in town to uncover a dark secret that Max has kept hidden for over forty years.
Who directed Almost Salinas?
Almost Salinas was directed by Terry Green.
Who stars in Almost Salinas?
The principal cast of Almost Salinas includes John Mahoney, Linda Emond, Lindsay Crouse, Virginia Madsen, Ian Gomez.
When was Almost Salinas released and how long is it?
Almost Salinas was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Almost Salinas make at the box office?
Almost Salinas grossed $21K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Almost Salinas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almost Salinas was composed by David Reynolds.