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Ask the Dust (2006)
  • Caption: Ask the Dust (2006)
  • Description: 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?

    Directed by
    Robert Towne

    Writing credits
    (WGA)
    Robert Towne (screenplay)


    John Fante (novel)



    Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification

    Colin Farrell ... Arturo Bandini

    Salma Hayek ... Camilla

    Donald Sutherland ... Hellfrick
    Eileen Atkins ... Mrs. Hargraves
    Idina Menzel ... Vera Rivkin

    Justin Kirk ... Sammy

    Jeremy Crutchley ... Solomon
    Ronald France ... Columbia Sweeper

    Dion Basco ... Filipino Houseboy
    Donna Mosley ... Red Headed Girl
    Paul Rylander ... Harold the Bartender
    Natasha Staples ... Denver Librarian
    Wayne Harrison ... Heilman
    Yoshimura Yasuhiro ... Japanese Vegetable Man
    Sid ... Willie the Dog
    Danny ... Willie the Dog
    Richard Schickel ... H. L. Mencken (voice)
    rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Tamara Craig Thomas ... Sally (uncredited)
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  • Movie: Ask the Dust
  • Id: 10851051
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