Golden Gate
“Some loves are meant to be. This one, not so much.”
Synopsis
A brash 22-year-old FBI agent trumps up charges of Communist-spying against a Chinese laundryman. 10 years later, he wants to make amends to the man and his teenage daughter.
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
Agent Kevin David Walker
Teri Polo
Cynthia
Tzi Ma
Chen Jung Song
Joan Chen
Marilyn Song
Bruno Kirby
Agent Ron Pirelli
Cully Fredricksen
Special Agent Collins
Keone Young
Benny Ying
Jack Shearer
FBI Chief
Elizabeth Morehead
Receptionist
Paddy Morrissey
Agent
Leo Downey
Prosecuting Attorney Snyder
Jay Jacobus
Judge
Wilbur Jung
Chinese defendant
Henry Wong
Court interpreter
Theresa Huynh
Young Marilyn
Doreen Foo Croft
Mrs. Chen
David Booth
Defense attorney
Denny Delk
Jury foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 28, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Madden
- Screenplay & Story
- David Henry Hwang
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Golden Gate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Madden
David Henry Hwang
Elliot Goldenthal
Bobby Bukowski
Sean Barton
Lindsay Law, Michael Brandman
Department Leadership Roster
John Madden
Director
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
David Henry Hwang
Writer
Michael Brandman
Producer
Sean Barton
Editor
Andrew Jackness
Production Design
Ingrid Ferrin
Costume Design
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Gate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Golden Gate about?
A brash 22-year-old FBI agent trumps up charges of Communist-spying against a Chinese laundryman. 10 years later, he wants to make amends to the man and his teenage daughter.
Who directed Golden Gate?
Golden Gate was directed by John Madden.
Who stars in Golden Gate?
The principal cast of Golden Gate includes Matt Dillon, Teri Polo, Tzi Ma, Joan Chen, Bruno Kirby.
When was Golden Gate released and how long is it?
Golden Gate was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Golden Gate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Golden Gate was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Golden Gate?
Golden Gate holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).