description Uncut Gems Overview
Uncut Gems is a 2019 crime thriller centered on Howard Ratner, a jeweler struggling with addiction and significant debts. The film follows his desperate attempts to recover a valuable opal to satisfy creditors, involving multiple individuals including LaKeith Stanfield and Julia Fox. Filming occurred between September and November of 2018, accompanied by an original score by Daniel Lopatin.
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info Uncut Gems Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2019 |
help Uncut Gems FAQ
What is the black opal in Uncut Gems supposed to be worth?
Howard Ratner believes the Ethiopian black opal could sell for far more than the auction house estimate. The movie builds tension around his refusal to accept a practical sale price because he keeps chasing a bigger score.
Why is Kevin Garnett in Uncut Gems?
Kevin Garnett plays himself during the 2012 NBA playoffs, when he was with the Boston Celtics. Howard loans him the opal, and Garnett's fixation on it becomes tied to Howard's gambling scheme.
Who directed Uncut Gems?
Uncut Gems was directed by Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie. The Safdie brothers also made Good Time, another New York crime thriller centered on panic, debt, and desperate decisions.
What role does Julia Fox play in Uncut Gems?
Julia Fox plays Julia, Howard's employee and girlfriend. Her character is central to the final bet because she carries Howard's money to the casino while Arno's men are trapped inside the jewelry store.
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