California(1977)
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.
California (1977) is a western film directed by Michele Lupo, released on July 16, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Giuliano Gemma, William Berger, Miguel Bosé and Raimund Harmstorf. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Michele Lupo
- Writers:
- Roberto Leoni, Roberto Leoni, Mino Roli
- Producers:
- Manolo Bolognini, José Frade
- Cinematographer:
- Alejandro Ulloa
- Composer:
- Gianni Ferrio
- Production:
- Uranos Cinematografica, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas
- Status:
- Released
California (1977) Trailer
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California Cast & Crew
Main cast
Giuliano Gemma
as Michael 'California' Random
William Berger
as Mr. Preston
Miguel Bosé
as Willy Preston
Raimund Harmstorf
as Rope Whitaker
Chris Avram
as Nelson
Paola Dominguín
as Helen Preston
- Claudio Undari
Claudio Undari
as Eric Plummer
Malisa Longo
as Yasmin
Dana Ghia
as Mrs. Preston
Franco Ressel
as Full
Enzo Fiermonte
as Father
Romano Puppo
as Gary Luke
Key crew
Directed by Michele Lupo, written by Roberto Leoni, Roberto Leoni and Mino Roli, produced by Manolo Bolognini and José Frade.
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California Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 34 ratings.
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California – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch California online?
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California (1977) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in California?
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The main cast of California (1977) includes Giuliano Gemma, William Berger, Miguel Bosé, Raimund Harmstorf and Chris Avram. The film was directed by Michele Lupo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was California released?
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California was released on July 16, 1977 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is California worth watching?
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California (1977) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for California?
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Yes. The official California trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.