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Ask the Dust

Movie (2006)

Colin Farrell ('The New World', 'Alexander') and Salma Hayek ('Frida', 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico') sizzle in this adaptation of John Fante's classic novel of desire in the desert.Farrell plays Arturo Bandini, a would-be writer seeking fame, fortune and a blue-eyed blonde in 1930's Los Angeles. Instead, he finds Mexican barmaid Camilla (Hayek), who hopes to ...

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Released:	Feb 2nd, 2006
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Colin Farrell
plays Arturo Bandini

Salma Hayek
plays Camilla

Donald Sutherland
plays Hellfrick

Eileen Atkins
plays Mrs. Hargraves

Idina Menzel
plays Vera Rivkin

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The very first actor Robert Towne considered for the lead was Al Pacino back in 1971, when Pacino was about the right age for the role.
Writer/director Robert Towne became interested in the project when he met John Fante, the author of the novel, while doing research for Chinatown.
Willie the Dog is played by Danny (XVIII) Finn, whose owner had to stand in for the film company's dog-handler, who could not get Danny pay attention. (Danny is not a professional actor.)
Before Salma Hayek accepted the role, Eva Mendes was attached to play Camilla.

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