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Ruby in Paradise (1993)

A woman's search for herself.

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Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.

Release Date
October 8, 1993
Runtime
1h 54m
Rating
5.9/10 (37 votes)

Director: Victor Nuñez

Cast: Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Dorothy Lyman, Allison Dean, Betsy Douds, Felicia Hernández, Divya Satia

Production: Ruby in Paradise, Full Crew/Say Yea
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Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Full Cast (10 people)

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Ruby in Paradise

Ruby in Paradise

A woman's search for herself.

A woman's search for herself.

5.9
114 min

Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$800,000
Revenue$1,001,437
Release Date10/8/1993
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Cast

Ashley Judd

as Ruby Lee Gissing

Todd Field

as Mike McCaslin

Bentley Mitchum

as Ricky Chambers

Dorothy Lyman

as Mildred Chambers

Allison Dean

as Rochelle Bridges

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Betsy Douds

as Debrah Ann

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Felicia Hernández

as Persefina

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Divya Satia

as Indian Singer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruby in Paradise about?

Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and …

How long is Ruby in Paradise?

1h 54m

When was Ruby in Paradise released?

October 8, 1993

Who directed Ruby in Paradise?

Victor Nuñez

Who stars in Ruby in Paradise?

Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum

What genre is Ruby in Paradise?

Drama, Romance