Looking for Palladin
Brash young Hollywood talent agent Josh Ross (David Moscow) is dispatched to Guatemala, where he's assigned to locate missing star Jack Palladin (Ben Gazzara), a man Josh has never met but can't stand due to Palladin's long-ago relationship with his late mother. Despite receiving no help from the amused locals, Josh eventually finds his target hiding out as a cook at a restaurant but discovers that persuading the reluctant actor to return to Hollywood will be an uphill climb. Talia Shire costars in this independent comedy.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Andrzej Krakowski |
| Runtime | 115 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a comedic clash between Hollywood entitlement and provincial wisdom, exploring Guatemala not as mere scenery but as a character in its own right. It relies on the witty dialogue between generations, where careerism meets existential fatigue.
What lingers after the viewing is a quiet reflection on the searches that lead us back to ourselves, wrapped in gentle humor and a nostalgic air. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Andrzej Krakowski
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With a cup of coffee on a lazy afternoon, for a dose of warm, character-driven humor.
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