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The Golden Boat (1991)

Movie ★ 6.5 83 min

Drama Comedy

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.

Raúl Ruiz Director Raúl Ruiz Writer Federico Muchnik Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 22, 1991
Runtime
83 min
IMDb
tt0099677
Language
Studio
Nomad Films, Duende Pictures

Themes

Cast

Michael Kirby Austin Federico Muchnik Israel Williams Brett Alexander Doc Mary Hestand Alina Kathy Acker Kathy Acker Professor Kate Valk Kate Valk Amelia Lopes Jim Jarmusch Jim Jarmusch Stranger Barbet Schroeder Barbet Schroeder Mean Passer-by Annie Sprinkle Annie Sprinkle Waitress Hisham Bizri Himself Vito Acconci Vito Acconci Swiss assassin

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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 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.
Who directed The Golden Boat?
The Golden Boat was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in The Golden Boat?
The Golden Boat stars Michael Kirby, Federico Muchnik, Brett Alexander, Mary Hestand.
When was The Golden Boat released?
The Golden Boat is a 1991 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Golden Boat?
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