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Golden Door

6.5(149)20061h 58m3

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.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    149 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$10M
Box office
$7.2M
Language
Italian
  • ship
  • attachment to nature
  • restart
  • parent child relationship
  • tradition
  • italy
  • sicily, italy
  • home
  • superstition
  • emigration
  • peasant
  • atlantic ocean

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereCinema Italian Style3 Oct 2006
    • Theatrical (limited)PG-13New York City, New York25 May 2007
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival13 Sept 2006
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereAnnecy Italian Film Festival30 Sept 2006
    • Theatrical21 Mar 2007
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival8 Sept 2006
    • Theatrical22 Sept 2006

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Door released?
Golden Door was released on 22 September 2006.
Where can I watch Golden Door online?
Golden Door is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Golden Door?
No verified Hindi trailer for Golden Door is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Golden Door?
Golden Door holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 149 votes.
Who directed Golden Door?
Golden Door (2006) was directed by Emanuele Crialese.
How long is Golden Door?
Golden Door runs for 1h 58m.

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