House of Gucci (2021)
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A romance between a woman and a fashion heir transforms into a desperate fight for control of the iconic Gucci brand.
The story
In 1978 Italy, Patrizia Reggiani, the manager of a small trucking company, meets Maurizio Gucci, a law student and heir to a significant interest in the prestigious Gucci fashion house. Patrizia aggressively pursues Maurizio, and the two enter into a romantic relationship. However, Maurizio's father, Rodolfo, warns him that Patrizia is only interested in his wealth and threatens to disinherit him if they marry. Despite the warning, Maurizio chooses Patrizia, leading them to marry and leave the family's immediate circle. As their lives intertwine with the complex dynamics of the Gucci dynasty, the couple faces the challenges of maintaining their love while navigating the high-stakes world of Italian fashion.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1978 Italy, Patrizia Reggiani meets Maurizio Gucci, an heir to the Gucci fashion house. Despite his father's warnings that she is only after his wealth, Maurizio marries her. When Patrizia becomes pregnant, she involves Maurizio's uncle, Aldo, who takes them under his wing. Following Rodolfo's death, Patrizia forges his signature to secure a stake in the company. She then attempts to gain a controlling interest by manipulating Aldo's son, Paolo, and navigating a conflict over the sale of counterfeit goods. After Aldo is imprisoned for tax evasion and Paolo is sidelined, Patrizia and Maurizio's relationship begins to fracture. Maurizio eventually seeks a divorce and hires Tom Ford to revitalize the brand. As Patrizia's fury grows, she hires hitmen to assassinate Maurizio, who is killed in broad daylight. Patrizia is eventually sentenced to prison for murder, while the Gucci brand is fully acquired by Investcorp, leaving no family members in the company.
- First release year
- 2021
- Runtime (minutes)
- 158
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Ridley Scott
- Writers
- Becky Johnston · screenplay; Roberto Bentivegna · screenplay; Becky Johnston · story
- Cast and characters
- Lady Gaga · Patrizia Reggiani; Adam Driver · Maurizio Gucci; Jared Leto · Paolo; Jeremy Irons; Jack Huston; Salma Hayek; Al Pacino
- Genres
- biographical; crime; drama
- Themes
- Greed; Ambition; Family Conflict; Power
- Tone and mood
- Dramatic; Tense
- Premise and plot tags
- True Story; Fashion; Crime; Corporate Intrigue
- Source material / true-story basis
- The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the cast's performances, but criticized the inconsistent tone and editing. There was a noted divide between critical reception and audience sentiment.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 60 · scale: 100 · review count: 60; CinemaScore · score: B+ · scale: A+ to F; PostTrak · score: 82% · scale: percent
- Awards and nominations
- Screen Actors Guild Award · Best Actress · Nomination; Screen Actors Guild Award · Best Supporting Actor · Nomination; Critics' Choice Award · Best Actress · Nomination; Critics' Choice Award · Best Supporting Actor · Nomination; Satellite Award · Best Actress · Nomination; Satellite Award · Best Supporting Actor · Nomination; Golden Globe Award · Best Actress · Nomination; BAFTA Award · Best Actress · Nomination; Academy Awards · Best Makeup and Hairstyling · Nomination
- Production trivia
- The film's production was delayed for several years before Ridley Scott and Lady Gaga were officially attached in 2019.; Lady Gaga stayed in character for 18 months, including nine months speaking with an Italian accent.; The film's marketing campaign delivered at least 1.2 billion impressions and 407 million views online.
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