Crimson Gold (2004)

  • NR
  • 01/16/2004 (US)
  • Drama, Crime
  • 1h 36m

When you're pushed too far, you might just push back

Overview

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.

Abbas Kiarostami

Writer

Jafar Panahi

Director

Cast

Hossain Emadeddin's headshot

Hossain Emadeddin

Hussein
Kamyar Sheisi's headshot

Kamyar Sheisi

Ali
Azita Rayeji's headshot

Azita Rayeji

The Bride
Shahram Vaziri's headshot

Shahram Vaziri

The Jeweler
Ehsan Amani's headshot

Ehsan Amani

The Man in the Tea House
Pourang Nakhael's headshot

Pourang Nakhael

The Rich Man
Kaveh Najmabadi's headshot

Kaveh Najmabadi

The Seller
Saber Safael's headshot

Saber Safael

The Soldier

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