Crimson Gold

2003 · directed by Jafar Panahi

Rating
77/100
Hit
no

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.

Crimson Gold (2003), directed by Jafar Panahi, rates 77/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Hossain Emadeddin
  • Kamyar Sheisi
  • Azita Rayeji
  • Shahram Vaziri
  • Ehsan Amani
  • Pourang Nakhael
  • Kaveh Najmabadi
  • Saber Safael
  • Yousef Panahi
  • Safar Ali Moradi

Crew

  • Hossein Jafarian — Director of Photography
  • Jafar Panahi — Editor
  • Peyman Yazdanian — Original Music Composer
  • Abbas Kiarostami — Screenplay

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  4. This Is Not a Film (2011) — 80/100 · hit
  5. Taxi (2015) — 80/100 · hit
  6. Offside (2006) — 79/100

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