Crimson Gold
طلای سرخ
“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.
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Crimson Gold - a film by Jafar Panahi
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$401K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jafar Panahi
- Screenplay & Story
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Original Score
- Peyman Yazdanian
- Original Title
- طلای سرخ
- Country of Origin
- Iran, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $401K
- Production Studios
- Jafar Panahi Productions, Lumen Films, Mikado Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jafar Panahi
Abbas Kiarostami
Peyman Yazdanian
Hossein Jafarian
Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi
Department Leadership Roster
Jafar Panahi
Director
Hossein Jafarian
Director of Photography
Jafar Panahi
Editor
Jafar Panahi
Producer
Peyman Yazdanian
Original Music Composer
Abbas Kiarostami
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimson Gold
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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?
The principal cast of Crimson Gold includes Hossain Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Azita Rayeji, Shahram Vaziri, Ehsan Amani.
When was Crimson Gold released and how long is it?
Crimson Gold was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Crimson Gold make at the box office?
Crimson Gold grossed $401K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Crimson Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimson Gold was composed by Peyman Yazdanian.