Released Date:
2006-04-13
Languages:
English, Spanish
Countries:
USA, Germany
Runtime:
117 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
5.8 (7690 Reviews)
Director:
Robert TowneRobert Towne (screenplay)
John Fante (novel)
L.A. in the early 1930's: racism, poverty, and disease color the Bunker Hill neighborhood where Arturo Bandini, a lover of men and beasts alike, has arrived from Colorado to write the great Los Angeles novel. After six months and down to his last nickel, he orders a cup of coffee, served by Camilla Lopez, beautiful, self-possessed, and Mexican. Arturo gets advice, encouragement, and an occasional check from H.L. Mencken, so he keeps writing and he keeps seeing Camilla. But, he's mean to her for no apparent reason, so the relationship sputters. A housekeeper from back East suggests a way out of his jealously and fears. "Camilla Bandini": is it in the cards?
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