Gomorrah (2008)
Matteo Garrone's landmark crime drama exposes the brutal, unglamorous machinery of the Camorra — Italy's most powerful and feared criminal organization.
Gomorrah - Movie Information
- Original Title: Gomorra
- Release Year: 2008
- Directed by: Matteo Garrone
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 2h 17m
- Original Language: Italian
- Spoken Languages: Italian, Mandarin, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 16, 2008 (Brazil - 14), May 16, 2008 (United States - NR), October 10, 2008 (United Kingdom - 15), September 11, 2008 (Germany - 16), August 13, 2008 (France - 16), May 16, 2008 (Italy - T), November 14, 2008 (Spain - 18)
- Alternative Titles: Γόμορρα (GR), Gomorra (ES), 고모라 (KR), ゴモラ (JP), Gomorra: Új kiadás (HU), Гоморра (RU), Giữa Muôn Trùng Tội Ác (VN), Gomorrha - Reise in das Reich der Camorra (DE)
- Production Companies: Fandango
- Production Countries: Italy
Gomorrah - Plot
An inside look at Italy's modern-day crime families, the Camorra in Naples and Caserta. Based on a book by Roberto Saviano. Power, money and blood: these are the "values" that the residents of the Province of Naples and Caserta have to face every day. They hardly ever have a choice and are forced to obey the rules of the Camorra. Only a lucky few can even think of leading a normal life.
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Gomorrah - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Matteo Garrone
Main Cast
- Toni Servillo
- Gianfelice Imparato
- Maria Nazionale
- Salvatore Cantalupo
- Gigio Morra
- Marco Macor
- Salvatore Abruzzese
- Ciro Petrone
- Salvatore Ruocco
- Carmine Paternoster
Writers
- Maurizio Braucci
- Ugo Chiti
- Gianni Di Gregorio
- Matteo Garrone
- Massimo Gaudioso
Producers
- Domenico Procacci
Gomorrah - FAQs
Where can you stream Gomorrah online?
Gomorrah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and the Criterion Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Gomorrah based on a true story?
Yes. Gomorrah is adapted from Roberto Saviano's 2006 non-fiction book of the same name, which documented the real inner workings of the Camorra, Naples' powerful organized crime network. Saviano's research put him under police protection due to death threats from the organization.
Who are the main actors in Gomorrah?
The film features Toni Servillo as Franco, Gianfelice Imparato as Don Ciro, Maria Nazionale as Maria, Salvatore Cantalupo as Pasquale, Salvatore Abruzzese as Toto, and Ciro Petrone as Ciro, among others. Most cast members were non-professional actors from the Naples area.
What is Gomorrah about?
Gomorrah follows five interwoven stories set within the Camorra crime network in Naples and Caserta. It portrays the brutal realities faced by those living under the organization's grip — from young boys lured into gang life to a tailor caught between criminal factions and a waste-disposal fixer.
Did Gomorrah win any major awards?
Gomorrah won the Grand Prix at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, one of cinema's most prestigious honors. It also received five David di Donatello Awards in Italy and was selected as Italy's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
How was Gomorrah received by critics?
Gomorrah was met with overwhelming critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes it holds a 91% approval rating, with reviewers praising its documentary-like realism, moral complexity, and unflinching portrayal of organized crime. Many critics ranked it among the finest crime films of the 2000s.
What is the age rating for Gomorrah?
Gomorrah is rated NR (Not Rated) in the United States. In other territories it carries stricter ratings: 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and France, and 18 in Spain, reflecting its graphic violence, strong language, and mature themes related to organized crime.
How long is Gomorrah?
Gomorrah has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes). The film's extended length allows director Matteo Garrone to develop five parallel storylines with the slow-burn authenticity of a documentary, immersing viewers fully in the world of the Camorra.
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