The Stone Merchant movie poster

The Stone Merchant

September 15, 2006 2h 0m 4.1/10 (21 votes)

Originally released in 2006. The Stone Merchant is a drama/thriller film. directed by Renzo Martinelli. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Harvey Keitel, Jane March, and Jordi Mollà

Synopsis

The Merchant (Harvey Keitel) is a Westerner. A merchant dealing in precious stones from Afganistan and Turkey. He's above suspicion. In truth, the "Stone Merchant" is a Christian convert into Islam. He's rich, cultured, fascinating. Leda (Jane March) is a successful woman who works as Head of the Public Relations for a big company. She's married to Alceo, a professor at the Sapienza University, specialized in the history of terrorist movements. Alceo is on a wheel chair. He lost his legs in the attack to the American Embassy in Nairobi in 1998. Shahid is a terrorist. Now he's planning an attack along the English Channel. Their lives, their destinies cross in Turkey, where Leda and Alceo are on holiday. And the plot will go on to Rome and Turin till the epilogue of the attack on the ferry boat.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 15, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 4.1/10 Mixed (21 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $1M 0.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Italy + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$1,029,807

Production Companies

  • Medusa Film
  • Martinelli Film Company International
  • Panfilm
  • Box TV
  • Sky Cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stone Merchant about?

The Merchant (Harvey Keitel) is a Westerner. A merchant dealing in precious stones from Afganistan and Turkey. He's above suspicion. In truth, the "Stone Merchant" is a Christian convert into Islam...

Who directed The Stone Merchant?

The Stone Merchant was directed by Renzo Martinelli.

How long is The Stone Merchant?

The Stone Merchant has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was The Stone Merchant released?

The Stone Merchant was released on September 15, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Stone Merchant?

The main cast of The Stone Merchant includes Harvey Keitel, Jane March, Jordi Mollà, F. Murray Abraham, Paco Reconti.