Crimson Gold (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, Crimson Gold is a drama film directed by Jafar Panahi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. For Hussein, a pizza delivery driver, the imbalance of the social system is thrown in his face wherever he turns. One day when his friend, Ali, shows him the contents of a lost purse, Hussein discovers a receipt of payment and cannot believe the large sum of money someone spent to purchase an expensive necklace. He knows that his pitiful salary will never be enough to afford such luxury. Hussein receives yet another blow when he and Ali are denied entry to an uptown jewelry store because of their appearance. His job allows him a full view of the contrast between rich and poor. He motorbikes every evening to neighborhoods he will never live in, for a closer look at what goes on behind closed doors. But one night, Hussein tastes the luxurious life, before his deep feelings of humiliation push him over the edge.
Who’s in it. Crimson Gold stars Hossain Emadeddin as Hussein, Kamyar Sheisi as Ali, Azita Rayeji as The Bride and Shahram Vaziri as The Jeweler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Crimson Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor, OVID and Metrograph and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimson Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimson Gold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimson Gold (2003)?
- In US, Crimson Gold is available to stream on Fandor, OVID and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crimson Gold worth watching?
- Crimson Gold holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimson Gold?
- Crimson Gold stars Hossain Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Azita Rayeji, Shahram Vaziri and Ehsan Amani.
- When was Crimson Gold released?
- Crimson Gold was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.