Crimson Gold (2003)
When you're pushed too far, you might just push back
Pizza man Hussein is a daily witnesses to the unjust distribution of wealth in his native Iran. One day, he finds a purse filled with shockingly expensive receipts from an upscale jewelry store. He attempts to bring the purse back to the store, but because of his working-class attire, he's not allowed inside. Then, during a delivery, a rich man invites Hussein into his extravagant mansion – an event that spurs Hussein to make a desperate bid for wealth.
Director: Jafar Panahi
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 12, 2003
Cast
- Hossain Emadeddin - Hussein
- Kamyar Sheisi - Ali
- Azita Rayeji - The Bride
- Shahram Vaziri - The Jeweler
- Ehsan Amani - The Man in the Tea House
- Pourang Nakhael - The Rich Man
- Kaveh Najmabadi - The Seller
- Saber Safael - The Soldier
- Yadollah Samadian
- Ramin Rastad
Screenplay
Music: Peyman Yazdanian
Cinematography: Hossein Jafarian
Editing: Jafar Panahi
Production: Jafar Panahi Productions, Celluloid Dreams
Country: Iran, France
Language: فارسی
Box Office: $400,768
Original Language: fa
Keywords
gold, pickpocket, pizza delivery, teheran (tehran), iran, motorcycle, jewel theft
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crimson Gold about?
- Pizza man Hussein is a daily witnesses to the unjust distribution of wealth in his native Iran. One day, he finds a purse filled with shockingly expensive receipts from an upscale jewelry store. He attempts to bring the purse back to the store, but because of his working-class attire, he's not allowed inside. Then, during a delivery, a rich man invites Hussein into his extravagant mansion – an event that spurs Hussein to make a desperate bid for wealth.
- Who directed Crimson Gold?
- Crimson Gold was directed by Jafar Panahi.
- Who stars in Crimson Gold?
- Crimson Gold stars Hossain Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Azita Rayeji, Shahram Vaziri, Ehsan Amani, Pourang Nakhael.
- How long is Crimson Gold?
- Crimson Gold has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Crimson Gold?
- Crimson Gold is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- How much did Crimson Gold gross?
- Crimson Gold grossed $400,768 worldwide.
- Where was Crimson Gold produced?
- Crimson Gold was produced in Iran, France.