California
Synopsis
At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow prisoner to Missouri where his travelling companion is shot and hung for horse stealing. California decides to take the dead companion's belongings to his family's ranch, where he falls in love with his friend's sister. But then the "ghosts" of the war return in an unexpected way haunting him again.
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CALIFORNIA - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-16
Top Cast
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Giuliano Gemma
Michael 'California' Random
William Berger
Mr. Preston
Miguel Bosé
Willy Preston
Raimund Harmstorf
Rope Whitaker
Chris Avram
Nelson
Paola Dominguín
Helen Preston
Claudio Undari
Eric Plummer
Malisa Longo
Yasmin
Dana Ghia
Mrs. Preston
Franco Ressel
Full
Enzo Fiermonte
Father
Romano Puppo
Gary Luke
Alberto Dell'Acqua
Confederate Soldier
Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Confederate Soldier
Roberto Dell'Acqua
Confederate Soldier
Tom Felleghy
Colonel
Ferdinando Murolo
Brook
Piero Leri
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Lupo
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Leoni, Mino Roli, Nico Ducci, Franco Bucceri
- Original Score
- Gianni Ferrio
- Original Title
- California
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Uranos Cinematografica, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michele Lupo
Roberto Leoni, Mino Roli, Nico Ducci, Franco Bucceri
Gianni Ferrio
Alejandro Ulloa
Antonietta Zita
Manolo Bolognini, José Frade
Department Leadership Roster
Manolo Bolognini
Producer
Roberto Leoni
Screenplay
Antonietta Zita
Editor
Michele Lupo
Director
Gianni Ferrio
Original Music Composer
Franco Antonelli
Costume Design
Mino Roli
Screenplay
Nico Ducci
Screenplay
Carlo Simi
Production Design
Rafael Ferri
Production Design
José Frade
Producer
Franco Bucceri
Screenplay
Carlo Simi
Costume Design
Alejandro Ulloa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California
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What is California about?
At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow prisoner to Missouri where his travelling companion is shot and hung for horse stealing. California decides to take the dead companion's belongings to his family's ranch, where he falls in love with his friend's sister. But then the "ghosts" of the war return in an unexpected way haunting him again.
Who directed California?
California was directed by Michele Lupo.
Who stars in California?
The principal cast of California includes Giuliano Gemma, William Berger, Miguel Bosé, Raimund Harmstorf, Chris Avram.
When was California released and how long is it?
California was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for California?
The original motion picture soundtrack for California was composed by Gianni Ferrio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for California?
California holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).