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King of California
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King of California

2007-01-24 · 93 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Mike Cahill
Production companies
Nu Image, Michael London Productions, King of California Productions, Lone Star Film Group, Millennium Media, Emmett/Furla Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,045,786

Top Cast

Michael DouglasMichael DouglasCharlie
Evan Rachel WoodEvan Rachel WoodMiranda
Willis Burks IIWillis Burks IIPepper
Kathleen WilhoiteKathleen WilhoiteKelly
Arthur SantiagoArthur SantiagoMcDonald´s Manager
Anne L. NathanAnne L. NathanApplebee´s Manager
Ashley GreeneAshley GreeneMcDonald´s Customer
Ian HoppsBoy
Paul LieberPaul LieberDoug
Laura KachergusLaura KachergusRita
Allisyn SnyderAllisyn SnyderMiranda - Age 9
Will RothhaarWill RothhaarSecurity Guard
Anna KhajaAnna KhajaOfficer Contreras
Greg Davis Jr.Greg Davis Jr.Joseph
Jeanie HackettJeanie HackettTeacher
Mousa KraishMousa KraishBruce
Max GrodénchikMax GrodénchikLeonid
Gerald EmerickGerald EmerickSheriff's Deputy
David J. O'DonnellDavid J. O'DonnellFirefighter
Chic DanielChic DanielOlder Cop

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