The Gilded Age
“Gilded is not golden”
Synopsis
In the closing decades of the nineteenth century, during what has become known as the Gilded Age, the population of the United States doubled in the span of a single generation. As national wealth expanded, two classes rose simultaneously, separated by a gulf of experience and circumstance that was unprecedented in American life. These disparities sparked passionate and violent debate over questions still being asked in our own times: How is wealth best distributed, and by what process? Does government exist to protect private property or provide balm to the inevitable casualties of a churning industrial system? The outcome of these disputes was both uncertain and momentous, and marked by a passionate vitriol and level of violence that would shock the conscience of many Americans today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Colt
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Original Score
- David Bramfitt, Joel Goodman
- Original Title
- The Gilded Age
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- GBH, PBS American Experience
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Colt
Mark Zwonitzer
David Bramfitt, Joel Goodman
John Baynard
Nancy Novack
Helen Ryan Dobrowski, Mark Samels, Sarah Colt
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Colt
Director
Nancy Novack
Editor
Helen Ryan Dobrowski
Producer
John Baynard
Director of Photography
Mark Zwonitzer
Writer
Sarah Colt
Producer
David Bramfitt
Original Music Composer
Joel Goodman
Original Music Composer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gilded Age.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gilded Age
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What is The Gilded Age about?
In the closing decades of the nineteenth century, during what has become known as the Gilded Age, the population of the United States doubled in the span of a single generation. As national wealth expanded, two classes rose simultaneously, separated by a gulf of experience and circumstance that was unprecedented in American life. These disparities sparked passionate and violent debate over questions still being asked in our own times: How is wealth best distributed, and by what process? Does government exist to protect private property or provide balm to the inevitable casualties of a churning industrial system? The outcome of these disputes was both uncertain and momentous, and marked by a passionate vitriol and level of violence that would shock the conscience of many Americans today.
Who directed The Gilded Age?
The Gilded Age was directed by Sarah Colt.
Who stars in The Gilded Age?
The principal cast of The Gilded Age includes Oliver Platt.
When was The Gilded Age released and how long is it?
The Gilded Age was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gilded Age?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gilded Age was composed by David Bramfitt, Joel Goodman.