Golden Door
Originally released in 2006. Golden Door is a history/drama film. directed by Emanuele Crialese.
Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vincenzo Amato, and Aurora Quattrocchi
Synopsis
The story is set at the beginning of the 20th century in Sicily. Salvatore, a very poor farmer, and a widower, decides to emigrate to the US with all his family, including his old mother. Before they embark, they meet Lucy. She is supposed to be a British lady and wants to come back to the States. Lucy, or Luce as Salvatore calls her, for unknown reasons wants to marry someone before to arrive to Ellis Island in New York. Salvatore accepts the proposal. Once they arrive in Ellis Island they spend the quarantine period trying to pass the examinations to be admitted to the States. Tests are not so simple for poor farmers coming from Sicily. Their destiny is in the hands of the custom officers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (142 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Lucy Reed
Vincenzo Amato
as Salvatore Mancuso
Aurora Quattrocchi
as Fortunata Mancuso
Francesco Casisa
as Angelo Mancuso
Filippo Pucillo
as Pietro Mancuso
Vincent Schiavelli
as Don Luigi
Federica De Cola
as Rita D'Agostini
Isabella Ragonese
as Rosa Napolitano
Massimo Laguardia
as Mangiapane
Filippo Luna
as Don Ercole
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Titti Film
- Memento Films Production
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Respiro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Door about?
The story is set at the beginning of the 20th century in Sicily. Salvatore, a very poor farmer, and a widower, decides to emigrate to the US with all his family, including his old mother. Before th...
Who directed Golden Door?
Golden Door was directed by Emanuele Crialese.
How long is Golden Door?
Golden Door has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Golden Door released?
Golden Door was released on September 22, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Golden Door?
The main cast of Golden Door includes Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vincenzo Amato, Aurora Quattrocchi, Francesco Casisa, Filippo Pucillo.
Is Golden Door worth watching?
Golden Door has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.