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Almost Salinas

2001 · 92 min Comedy Drama Mystery
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Life takes a strange turn when a group of outsiders come to the small town of Cholame, the famed site of James Dean's fatal car crash. Cholame's only business, a diner owned by Max (John Mahoney), is overrun by this glamorous group while the diner's short order cook (Ian Gomez) and waitress (Virginia Madsen) get caught up into this new, exciting world. Unknown to the rest, a magazine reporter (Linda Emond) arrives in town to uncover a dark secret that Max has kept hidden for over forty years.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2001
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Director Terry Green
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (2 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Almost Salinas is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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