City of Gold

2015, Documentary/Biography, 1h 29m

63 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Even for viewers who've never read or heard of food critic Jonathan Gold, City of Gold offers a thoroughly entertaining introduction to a talented writer and brilliant career. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Filmmaker Laura Gabbert follows Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold as he explores the culinary culture of Los Angeles.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Language)
  • Genre:
    Documentary, Biography
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Laura Gabbert
  • Producer:
    Laura Gabbert, Holly Becker
  • Writer:
    Laura Gabbert
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $608.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    IFC Films

Cast & Crew

Dave Chang
Dave Chang
Jonathan Gold
Jonathan Gold
Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl
Calvin Trillin
Calvin Trillin
Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern
Ludo Lefebvre
Ludo Lefebvre
Laura Gabbert
Laura Gabbert
Director
Laura Gabbert
Laura Gabbert
Writer
Jamie Wolf
Jamie Wolf
Executive Producer
Braxton Pope
Braxton Pope
Executive Producer
Laura Gabbert
Laura Gabbert
Producer
Holly Becker
Holly Becker
Producer
Jerry Henry
Jerry Henry
Cinematographer
Goro Toshima
Goro Toshima
Cinematographer
Greg King
Greg King
Film Editing
William Haugse
William Haugse
Film Editing
Bobby Johnston
Bobby Johnston
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