Ask the Dust (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ask the Dust is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Robert Towne, starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek. It is based on Ask the Dust by John Fante and Charles Bukowski. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Robert Towne
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Vantage
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ask the Dust About?
The premise of Ask the Dust without spoilers, adapted from Ask the Dust by John Fante and Charles Bukowski. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s Los Angeles, aspiring writer Arturo Bandini faces hardship and searches for inspiration amidst the city’s struggles. He encounters Camilla, a passionate waitress yearning for a better life. Their contrasting backgrounds and desires create challenges as an unexpected romance develops. Through their connection, they explore themes of identity, belonging, and the elusive promise of happiness in a time of economic uncertainty.
Ask the Dust Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex on a beach
- sex scene
- leg spreading
- sex in bed
- female rear nudity
- rough sex
- female frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- blonde
- female removes her dress
- female nudity
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- male frontal nudity
- scantily clad female
- attempted rape
- skinny dipping
- coffee
- interracial sex
- reference to saint teresa
- female topless nudity
- latina
- female police officer
- voice over narration by lead character
- underwood portable typewriter
- renting a room
- stealing a bottle of milk
- cigarette butt
- toilet paper cigarette
- shoeshine
- curdled milk
- flustered
- spilling coffee
- camera shot of a woman's feet in sandals
- smoking in a bathtub
- playing violin
- dollar bill
- camera shot of a woman's bare feet
- man wears a three piece suit
- st. james's scotch highball
- female star appears nude
- male star appears nude
- analogy
- camera shot of a woman's feet in high heels
- reference to edna st. vincent millay
- woman undresses for a man
- rollercoaster
- killed in an earthquake
- match box
- missionary position sex
- death of girlfriend
Ask the Dust Cast
Colin Farrell leads the cast, with Salma Hayek. Directed by Robert Towne.
- Director Robert Towne
More from Robert Towne
More films directed by Robert Towne, best-rated first: Personal Best, Tequila Sunrise and Without Limits.
Ask the Dust Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ask the Dust 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 54% User score
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Ask the Dust Plot Summary
What happens in Ask the Dust from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds during the Great Depression, particularly against the backdrop of the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. Arturo (Colin Farrell), a struggling writer, relocates to Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, in hopes of launching his writing career. His goal is to craft a novel centered on Los Angeles, aiming to become the first published author on the subject. However, he finds himself in dire straits, down to his last nickel and six weeks overdue on rent, which he owes to the elderly hotel owner, Mrs. Hargraves (Eileen Atkins).
Full summary
The whole story of Ask the Dust, scene by scene
Ask the Dust Box Office
Ask the Dust grossed $2.5 million worldwide. $743,847 came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.5M
- US & Canada
- $743.8K
- International
- $1.7M
Ask the Dust Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
How Well Do You Know Ask the Dust?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Arturo's profession in the film?
Cars in Ask the Dust
21 cars on screen, including the 1928 Chrysler 62 and the 1931 Ford Model A.
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1928 Chrysler 62 Main role -
1931 Ford Model A Important role -
1929 Chevrolet International Minor role -
1929 Ford Model A Minor role
Ask the Dust Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Demande à la poussière” and “Pregúntale al viento”.
- Also known as
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- Demande à la poussière
- Pregúntale al viento
- Pergunte ao Pó
- Tomu tietää
- Pregúntale al polvo
- In den Staub geschrieben
- Aşk’a Sor
- Chiedi alla polvere
- Спроси у пыли
- Питай прахта
- 问尘情缘
- Zeptej se prachu
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- A Poeira do Tempo
- שאל את האבק
- Kárhozott szeretők
- Pytając o miłość
- Ρώτα τον Ανεμο
- 애스크 더 더스트, შეეკითხე მტვერს
- Запитай у пилу
- Pregunta-ho al vent
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Ask the Dust FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Ask the Dust, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Ask the Dust released?
Ask the Dust was released on March 10, 2006.
Who directed Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust was directed by Robert Towne.
More films by Robert Towne Who is in the cast of Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust stars Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek.
How much did Ask the Dust make at the box office?
Ask the Dust grossed $2.5 million worldwide ($743,847 domestic, $1.7 million international).
How is Ask the Dust rated?
Ask the Dust has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Is Ask the Dust based on a book?
Yes. Ask the Dust is adapted from Ask the Dust by John Fante and Charles Bukowski.
Does Ask the Dust have a post-credit scene?
No. Ask the Dust has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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