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California

  • 1977
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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California (1977)
Spaghetti WesternDramaWestern

After the Civil War, Michael "California" Random, is released from prison and goes to Missouri with his partner William. He is killed by bandits. California decides to return the belongings ... Read allAfter the Civil War, Michael "California" Random, is released from prison and goes to Missouri with his partner William. He is killed by bandits. California decides to return the belongings to his family and help them against outlaws.After the Civil War, Michael "California" Random, is released from prison and goes to Missouri with his partner William. He is killed by bandits. California decides to return the belongings to his family and help them against outlaws.

  • Director
    • Michele Lupo
  • Writers
    • Franco Bucceri
    • Roberto Leoni
    • Mino Roli
  • Stars
    • Giuliano Gemma
    • Miguel Bosé
    • Chris Avram
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    746
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    • Director
      • Michele Lupo
    • Writers
      • Franco Bucceri
      • Roberto Leoni
      • Mino Roli
    • Stars
      • Giuliano Gemma
      • Miguel Bosé
      • Chris Avram
    • 10User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma
    • Michael 'California' Random
    Miguel Bosé
    Miguel Bosé
    • Willy Preston
    Chris Avram
    Chris Avram
    • Nelson
    Paola Dominguín
    • Helen Preston
    • (as Paola Bosé)
    Robert Hundar
    Robert Hundar
    • Eric Plummer
    Malisa Longo
    Malisa Longo
    • Yasmin
    Dana Ghia
    Dana Ghia
    • Mrs. Preston
    Ferdinando Murolo
    • Brook
    Franco Ressel
    Franco Ressel
    • Full
    Piero Leri
    Mario Novelli
    • Brother of northern soldier
    Enzo Fiermonte
    Enzo Fiermonte
    • Father of northern soldier
    Piero Morgia
    Piero Morgia
    Andrea Aureli
    Andrea Aureli
    • Man on Waggon
    Franco Fantasia
    • Man offering work
    Romano Puppo
    Romano Puppo
    • Gary Luke
    Alfio Caltabiano
    • Whittaker Accomplice
    William Berger
    William Berger
    • Mr. Preston
    • Director
      • Michele Lupo
    • Writers
      • Franco Bucceri
      • Roberto Leoni
      • Mino Roli
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    3/10

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    Explains why they stopped making spaghetti westerns..average, Humourless and ultimately boring
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    • Jul 3, 2020
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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1977 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Der Mann aus Virginia
    • Filming locations
      • Desierto de Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Uranos Cinematografica
      • Belma Cinematografica
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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