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Synopsis

A aging Hollywood icon whose fear of failure has smouldered his once-luminous star strikes up an unlikely friendship with an acid tongued checkout clerk while researching his latest role in City of Angels and Moonlight Mile director Brad Siberling's intimate drama. Crippled by his own, all-consuming fears, the man who was once Hollywood's hottest icon (Morgan Freeman) is forced to consider a role in a low-budget independent after a series of more lucrative prospects wither away on the vine. When his driver abandons him during a trip to Carson to research his upcoming role, the one-time showbiz supernova strikes up a lively conversation with Scarlet (Paz Vega), the outspoken check-out girl at a Latino community market. Now, stuck on his own far from Brentwood, the actor must rely upon the kindness of a common stranger to help him get back on his feet. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
12/01/2006
DVD Release Date:
04/24/2007
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language.
Run Time:
81 min.
Distributor(s):
ThinkFilm
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Actor's Life, Journey of Self-Discovery, Culture Clash, Class Differences, Unlikely Friendships
Tone:
Intimate, Quirky, Reflective, Bittersweet, Talky
Keywords:
Hollywood, cashier, movie-star, supermarket
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (12-01-2006)
Language:
Spanish,English
Status:
DVD