California
1977, Italian. Directed by Michele Lupo.
At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow prisoner to Missouri where his travelling companion is shot and hung for horse stealing. California decides to take the dead companion's belongings to his family's ranch, where he falls in love with his friend's sister. But then the "ghosts" of the war return in an unexpected way haunting him again.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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California is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michele LupoDirector
- Giuliano GemmaMichael 'California' Random
- William BergerMr. Preston
- Miguel BoséWilly Preston
- Raimund HarmstorfRope Whitaker
- Chris AvramNelson
- Paola DominguínHelen Preston
- Claudio UndariEric Plummer
- Malisa LongoYasmin
- Dana GhiaMrs. Preston
- Franco ResselFull
- Enzo FiermonteFather
- Romano PuppoGary Luke
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1977
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Roberto Leoni, Mino Roli, Nico Ducci
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California: quick answers
Is California worth watching?
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How long is California?
California runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does California have a post-credits scene?
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California parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for California yet.
Which OTT platform is California on?
California is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like California?
If you liked California, try The Hellbenders, Massacre Time, Django.
Who directed California?
California (1977) was directed by Michele Lupo and stars Giuliano Gemma, William Berger, Miguel Bosé.