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Crimson Gold

20031h 36mJafar Panahi
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 82

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"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.

DramaCrime
GoldPickpocketPizza DeliveryTeheran (tehran), IranMotorcycleJewel Theft

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What is Crimson Gold (2003) 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…

Who stars in Crimson Gold?

Crimson Gold stars Hossain Emadeddin (Hussein), Kamyar Sheisi (Ali), Azita Rayeji (The Bride), Shahram Vaziri (The Jeweler), Ehsan Amani (The Man in the Tea House). The film was directed by Jafar Panahi.

How long is Crimson Gold?

Crimson Gold has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is Crimson Gold worth watching?

Crimson Gold holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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