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Crimson Gold
6.9
Out of catalog
Movie

Crimson Gold 2003

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

Synopsis

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.

Notable Critics

"One man's breaking point comes off as a stifled cry of collective revolt."

— Richard Brody

"I'm glad I saw Crimson Gold. Watching it is like getting a peek behind the curtain."

— Peter Rainer

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Bilal Zouheir

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