| World Traveler | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bart Freundlich |
| Written by | Bart Freundlich |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
| Edited by | Kate Sanford |
| Music by | Clint Mansell |
| Distributed by | ThinkFilm |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
World Traveler is a 2001 Canadian-American drama film written and directed by Bart Freundlich, and starring Billy Crudup and Julianne Moore. It was screened at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival.
Premise
The plot concerns a restless New Yorker named Cal who one day drives off into the open road, leaving his wife and infant son behind, and, along the way, meets a number of unusual characters.[1] The film uses numerous songs by Willie Nelson.[2]
Cast
- Billy Crudup ... Cal
- Julianne Moore ... Dulcie
- Cleavant Derricks ... Carl
- Liane Balaban ... Meg
- David Keith ... Richard
- Mary McCormack ... Margaret
- Karen Allen ... Delores
- James LeGros ... Jack
- Francie Swift ... Joanie
Production
Filming took place in Alabama, Florida, and the Oregon towns of Pacific City and Enterprise.[3]
Reception
The film has a 34% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes, based on 67 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Heavy symbolism and an repulsive lead character make World Traveler seem like a long trip".[4]
References
- ↑ AllMovie
- ↑ Holden, Stephen (19 April 2002). "Film in Review; 'World Traveler'". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ↑ "Filmed in Oregon 1908-2015" (PDF). Oregon Film Council. Oregon State Library. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ↑ "World Traveler (2002)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
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