What is The Immigrant?
The Immigrant is a 2013 drama and romance film directed by Gray, set in 1921 New York City. The story follows an immigrant woman who is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician attempts to save her and reunite her with her sister, who is held in the confines of Ellis Island.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 27, 2013
- Studios
- Worldview Entertainment, Keep Your Head Productions, Kingsgate Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~117 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Worldview Entertainment, Keep Your Head Productions, Kingsgate Films
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Overview
The Immigrant is a 2013 drama and romance film directed by Gray, set in 1921 New York City. The story follows an immigrant woman who is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician attempts to save her and reunite her with her sister, who is held in the confines of Ellis Island.
Production-wise, the film was shot in New York City between January and March 2012. It faced challenges receiving a theatrical release after the director refused to change the ending to meet demands from Harvey Weinstein, who had purchased U.S. distribution rights.
Should you watch it?
“An immigrant woman in 1921 New York fights to rescue her sister from Ellis Island.”
- Explores the historical setting of 1921 New York City and Ellis Island.
- Features a narrative involving burlesque and vaudeville.
- Includes a dramatic plot line centered on reuniting with a sister.
- The film struggled to secure a theatrical release due to a refusal to change the ending.
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set in 1921 New York involving vaudeville and Ellis Island.
The film is rated R with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes, maintaining a dramatic and romantic tone.
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Is The Immigrant worth watching?
It is a 1 hour and 57 minute drama and romance featuring a story set in 1921 New York.
What is the runtime or binge duration of The Immigrant?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
How many episodes are in The Immigrant?
The Immigrant is a feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes rather than a television series with episodes.
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