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69% Critic Match
Crimson Gold
“When you're pushed too far, you might just push back”
6.9 / 10• 2003• 1h 36m•NR• Persian
DramaCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
HE
Hossain Emadeddin
Hussein
LeadKS
Kamyar Sheisi
Ali
AR
Azita Rayeji
The Bride
SV
Shahram Vaziri
The Jeweler
EA
Ehsan Amani
The Man in the Tea House
PN
Pourang Nakhael
The Rich Man
KN
Kaveh Najmabadi
The Seller
SS
Saber Safael
The Soldier
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jafar Panahi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Crimson Gold is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
