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Golden Dreams

2001-02-08 · 23 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · History · Fantasy

Califia, the Queen and spirit of California, gives the audience a quick and somewhat romanticized look at history of California, as well as trials and tribulations, but also hopes and dreams of its various ethnicites and cultures.

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Directors
Agnieszka Holland
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergCalifia, the Queen of California
Yasuko TakaharaKinuyo
Richard BalinLouis B. Mayer
Eric MathenyEric Matheny
Mark NeveldineMark NeveldineSteve Jobs
Lawrence CalvinComputer Nerd #5
Dean ChambersDirector at MGM
Halley EvelandLittle Flower Child
Julian GarciaJulian GarciaChumash Indian
Jason HillhouseSteve Wozniak
Steven HouskaNewsreel Cameraman
Rodney KageyamaRodney KageyamaJapanese Man
Mikel MillerMikel MillerMilitary Man, Father
Nick ScogginImmigration Official
Samuel ShengSheng 2nd Japanese Man
Kim StauntonKim StauntonNewsreel Cameraman
Jason TobinChinese son
Malcolm WainOkie Migrant
Ron YuanThe Chinese Man
Galen YuenGalen YuenChinese Father

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