The Golden Boat
Originally released in 1991. The Golden Boat is a drama/comedy film. directed by Raúl Ruiz. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Kirby, Federico Muchnik, and Brett Alexander
Synopsis
Inspired in form by American police TV shows and soap operas, The Golden Boat is a madcap, surreal dash through the streets of New York city, telling the mysterious and often hilarious story of an aged street-person named Austin, a comically compulsive assassin, as he joins up with a young rock critic and philosophy student named Israel Williams. In the course of their adventures, Austin pursues his object of desire - a Mexican soap opera star - and along the way engages a host of TV characters and bit players, whose repartee range from gangsterish insults to the question of God's existence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 22, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nomad Films
- Duende Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Golden Boat about?
Inspired in form by American police TV shows and soap operas, The Golden Boat is a madcap, surreal dash through the streets of New York city, telling the mysterious and often hilarious story of an ...
Who directed The Golden Boat?
The Golden Boat was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
How long is The Golden Boat?
The Golden Boat has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Golden Boat released?
The Golden Boat was released on June 22, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Golden Boat?
The main cast of The Golden Boat includes Michael Kirby, Federico Muchnik, Brett Alexander, Mary Hestand, Kathy Acker.