Sour Grapes (2016): Cast & Plot
Sour Grapes is a 2016 documentary directed by Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas, starring Rudy Kurniawan, Laurent Ponsot and Bill Koch. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Met Film Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sour Grapes About?
The premise of Sour Grapes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly ordinary man orchestrates a remarkable deception, flooding the American wine market with counterfeit vintages worth millions. This humorous and suspenseful story follows his ingenious con, fooling wine experts and the elite, all while the 2008 stock market crash looms. The film explores the audacity of the scheme and its impact on the world of fine wine.
Sour Grapes Cast
Rudy Kurniawan leads the cast, with Laurent Ponsot and Bill Koch. Directed by Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas.
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Co-director Jerry Rothwell - Co-director Reuben Atlas
- Rudy Kurniawan as themselves
- Laurent Ponsot as themselves
- Bill Koch as themselves
More from Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas
More films directed by Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas, best-rated first: The Reason I Jump, Deep Water, How to Change the World and Acorn and the Firestorm.
Sour Grapes Plot Summary
What happens in Sour Grapes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rudy Kurniawan was a wealthy Indonesian wine collector with a deep fascination for Burgundy. Over time, he spent millions of dollars acquiring wines while simultaneously selling a vast number of counterfeit bottles. In 2006, the auction house Acker Merrall & Condit set records by selling approximately US$35 million worth of wines from his collection.
The scheme began to unravel in 2008 during a sale at a Manhattan restaurant, where the auction firm claimed the wines were authenticated by top connoisseurs. The collection included bottles of Domaine Ponsot Clos Saint-Denis allegedly from 1945, 1949, and 1966; however, estate proprietor Laurent Ponsot revealed that this specific wine was not produced until 1982.
Full summary
The whole story of Sour Grapes, scene by scene
Sour Grapes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sour Grapes.
How Well Do You Know Sour Grapes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What nationality was Rudy Kurniawan?
Sour Grapes Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Bittra druvor” and “Vino amaro”.
- Also known as
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- Bittra druvor
- Vino amaro
- Etikettenschwindel - Der große Weinskandal
- Ekşi Üzümler
- 酸葡萄
- ענבים חמוצים
- 신포도
- Raisins Amers
- Vinfup for millioner
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Sour Grapes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sour Grapes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sour Grapes?
Sour Grapes runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Sour Grapes released?
Sour Grapes was released on May 3, 2016.
Who directed Sour Grapes?
Sour Grapes was directed by Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas.
More films by Jerry Rothwell Who is in the cast of Sour Grapes?
Sour Grapes stars Rudy Kurniawan, Laurent Ponsot and Bill Koch.
Does Sour Grapes have a post-credit scene?
No. Sour Grapes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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