Plot & Details
Adapted from Roberto Saviano's controversial non-fiction book, Matteo Garrone's crime drama Gomorrah examines how organized crime reaches deep into every facet of life in Naples, Italy by telling the tale of over a dozen different characters. Among the main protagonists is a pair of wannabe thugs who take their cue from movie gangsters, a grocery-delivery boy who must learn to kill, and a criminal mastermind who plots to make a fortune while dumping toxic waste near overpopulated communities.
- MPAA Rating: Not Rated
- Genre(s): Crime and Mystery,Drama
- Run Time: 137min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/19/2008
- DVD Release Date: 08/18/2009
- Distributor(s): IFC
- Director(s): Matteo Garrone
- Starring: Salvatore Cantalupo , Gianfelice Imparato , Maria Nazionale , Toni Servillo , Gigio Morra
- Themes: Mafia Life,Intersecting Lives
- Tone: Angry,Harsh,Visceral,Stirring
- Keywords: gun,murder,organized-crime,toxic-waste
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (02-13-2009)
- Language: Italian
Awards
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Foreign Language Film | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Foreign Language Film | Nominated |
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