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(drama, romance)
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?.
actors:
| Colin Farrell | as Arturo Bandini |
| Salma Hayek | as Camilla |
| Donald Sutherland | as Hellfrick |
| Eileen Atkins | as Mrs. Hargraves |
| Idina Menzel | as Vera Rivkin |
| Justin Kirk | as Sammy |
| Jeremy Crutchley | as Solomon |
| Ronald France | as Columbia Sweeper |
| Dion Basco | as Filipino Houseboy |
| Donna Mosley | as Red Headed Girl |
| Paul Rylander | as Harold the Bartender |
| Natasha Staples | as Denver Librarian |
| Wayne Harrison | as Heilman |
| Yoshimura Yasuhiro | as Japanese Vegetable Man |
| Sid | as Willie the Dog |
Robert Towne
rating:5.80
See also: Drama: Karla