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The Immigrant

Release Date: Friday, May 16, 2014 Limited

This 1920's-set drama stars Marion Cotillard as Ewa, a Polish woman who, after immigrating to New York in the hope of a better life for her and her sister, falls prey to a mysterious man named Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix).

Director: James Gray

Starring: Marion Cotillard Jeremy Renner Joaquin Phoenix Dagmara Dominczyk Antoni Corone

R Drama 2 hrs, 0 m

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This 1920's-set drama stars Marion Cotillard as Ewa, a Polish woman who, after immigrating to New York in the hope of a better life for her and her sister, falls prey to a mysterious man named Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix).

Plot

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Plot
In search of the American dream, Ewa Cybulski and her sister, Magda, sail to Ellis Island, only to be separated when Magda falls ill. With nowhere to go, Ewa quickly falls prey to Bruno, a charming but wicked man who forces her to perform in his nightly burlesque show. There she encounters the dazzling magician Orlando, who sweeps her off her feet and becomes her only chance to reunite with her sister and escape the nightmare.
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The film's director James Gray last directed Armageddon Time and Ad Astra. The film's writer James Gray last wrote Armageddon Time and Ad Astra.

Director
James Gray
Producers
James Gray
Anthony Katagas
Greg Shapiro
Christopher Woodrow

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for sexual content, nudity and some language
Runtime
2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Untitled James Gray Project , Low Life

Language
English

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Release Dates

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The Immigrant was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 16, 2014. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Million Dollar Arm, Godzilla and A Night in Old Mexico. As a limited release, The Immigrant was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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