King of California

"You've got to believe in treasure to find it."

2007 1h 33m EN

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 397

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.

“You've got to believe in treasure to find it.”

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Cast

Michael Douglas
Charlie
Evan Rachel Wood
Miranda
Willis Burks II
Pepper
Kathleen Wilhoite
Kelly
Arthur Santiago
McDonald´s Manager
Anne L. Nathan
Applebee´s Manager
Ashley Greene
McDonald´s Customer
Ian Hopps
Boy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Cahill
Writers: Mike Cahill
Languages: Spanish, English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Cahill, shot by James Whitaker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Glenn Garland shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood and Willis Burks II carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You've got to believe in treasure to find it.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0388182 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike Cahill directs. James Whitaker behind the camera. Glenn Garland cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish, English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 10% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.
4Directed by Mike Cahill, shot by James Whitaker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Glenn Garland shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood and Willis Burks II carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "You've got to believe in treasure to find it.".
8IMDB entry: tt0388182 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "daughter", "treasure", "robbery", "insanity".