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Golden Door

Original title: Nuovomondo
  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5K
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Golden Door (2006)
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A Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the g... Read allA Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the golden door to the America of their dreams?A Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the golden door to the America of their dreams?
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Emanuele Crialese
  • Writer
    • Emanuele Crialese
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Vincenzo Amato
    • Vincent Schiavelli
Top credits
  • Director
    • Emanuele Crialese
  • Writer
    • Emanuele Crialese
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Vincenzo Amato
    • Vincent Schiavelli
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 99Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 29 nominations

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    The Golden Door
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    Vincenzo Amato and Francesco Casisa in Golden Door (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato and Filippo Pucillo in Golden Door (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato in Golden Door (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato, Emanuele Crialese, Filippo Pucillo, and Francesco Casisa in Golden Door (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato, Filippo Pucillo, and Francesco Casisa in Golden Door (2006)
    Golden Door (2006)
    Francesco Casisa in Golden Door (2006)
    Emanuele Crialese in Golden Door (2006)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg in Golden Door (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato, Filippo Pucillo, Federica De Cola, and Isabella Ragonese in Golden Door (2006)
    Vincenzo Amato in Golden Door (2006)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg, Francesco Casisa, and Federica De Cola in Golden Door (2006)

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    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Lucy Reedas Lucy Reed
    Vincenzo Amato
    Vincenzo Amato
    • Salvatore Mancusoas Salvatore Mancuso
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli
    • Marriage Broker - on board shipas Marriage Broker - on board ship
    Aurora Quattrocchi
    • Fortunata Mancusoas Fortunata Mancuso
    Francesco Casisa
    Francesco Casisa
    • Angelo Mancusoas Angelo Mancuso
    Filippo Pucillo
    Filippo Pucillo
    • Pietro Mancusoas Pietro Mancuso
    Federica De Cola
    • Rita D'Agostinias Rita D'Agostini
    Isabella Ragonese
    Isabella Ragonese
    • Rosa Napolitanoas Rosa Napolitano
    Filippo Luna
    Filippo Luna
    • Don Ercoleas Don Ercole
    Andrea Prodan
    • Mister Del Fioreas Mister Del Fiore
    Ernesto Mahieux
    Ernesto Mahieux
    • Dottor. Zampinoas Dottor. Zampino
    Marcelo Benassi
    • Il Gattoas Il Gatto
    • (as Paride Benassai)
    Giuseppe Sangiorgi
    • Uomo Oliveas Uomo Olive
    Alessandra Fazzino
    • Santaas Santa
    Giuseppe Culino
    • Dottoreas Dottore
    • (as Giuseppe Cutino)
    Massimo Laguardia
    • Mangiapaneas Mangiapane
    • (as Massimo La Guardia)
    Antonio Castrignanò
    • Musicista 1as Musicista 1
    Paul Perry
    • Ufficiale d'Immigrazioneas Ufficiale d'Immigrazione
    • Director
      • Emanuele Crialese
    • Writer
      • Emanuele Crialese
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Vincent Schiavelli's character was supposed to be a major one in the movie; but unfortunately, Schiavelli died during the shooting of the film, and his character became a supporting character.
    • Quotes

      Lucy Reed: Madam? Madam. Could you lower your voice? I have a headache.

      Fortunata Mancuso: Then have one! What do I care? Who does she think she is? This is the last thing I need. A journey like this ahead and she has a headache.

    • Connections
      Edited into Appunti per un viaggio alle radici dell'emigrazione vista al cinema... (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Feeling good
      Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, Adapted and Performed by Nina Simone

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    "The Golden Door" personalizes the immigrant experience
    "Nuovomondo (2006)" (shown in the U.S. as "The Golden Door") was written and directed by Emanuele Crialese. This film is different--and, I think, better--than most movies about impoverished people who leave Europe and come to the United States.

    The film begins with scenes in a poor, rural region of Sicily. We always hear that Sicily is a rocky island, but you won't really understand the implications of that phrase until you see the first half-hour of "The Golden Door."

    The middle section of the film is devoted to the long voyage to the U.S. Most immigration films show us ten minutes of people in the third-class section becoming seasick, and then show us the Statue of Liberty. Not this movie--we get a sense for life below decks, and it isn't charming. (We never actually see the Statue of Liberty, either.)

    Finally, the typical movie will give us another ten minutes of Ellis Island, and then the immigrants are walking through New York's Lower East Side. Not here--the Ellis Island experience occupies about one-third of the footage.

    Vincenzo Amato is outstanding as Salvatore Mancuso, who is bringing his two sons and his mother to the new world. Charlotte Gainsbourg is equally good as Lucy Reed, a mysterious Englishwoman who also speaks fluent Italian.

    There are some strange touches in the movie, especially the sound track with songs by Nina Simone. There must be some symbolism there, but I couldn't make sense of it.

    Another reviewer has already pointed out that this film will do better viewed in a theater rather than on DVD. Still, large screen or small screen, it's worth seeking out.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2006 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Miramax (United States)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
      • Sicilian
    • Also known as
      • 燦爛新人生
    • Filming locations
      • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Rai Cinema
      • Respiro
      • Memento Films Production
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,070,769
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,744
      • May 27, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,228,273
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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