FILM

The Immigrant

In 1921, a Polish immigrant woman is separated from her tubercular sister at Ellis Island. In an attempt to save up money and get her sister off the island, she meets a gentleman who envelops her in a life of prostitution and vaudeville.

The Immigrant
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Cast:

Joaquin Phoenix
Marion Cotillard
Jeremy Renner

Director:
James Gray

Producer:
James Gray, Anthony Katagas, Greg Shapiro, Christopher Woodrow

Written by:
James Gray, Ric Menello

Distributor:
The Weinstein Company

Budget:
$16 million

Box Office:
$6 million

Awards:

Cannes Film Festival - Palme d’Or (Nominated)



Metacritic Score:
77

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
88%

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