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Welcome to New York 2014

★ 5.1135 votes125 min📅 2014-08-07

"Do you know who I am?"

Acclaimed director Abel Ferrara crafts a raw, unflinching drama with *Welcome to New York (2014)*, a film that plunges into the chaotic life of Mr. Devereaux—a billionaire whose power and privilege mask profound emptiness.

Director: Abel Ferrara

Cast

Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Devereaux
Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline Bisset
Simone
Shanyn Leigh
Shanyn Leigh
Female Journalist
Marie Mouté
Marie Mouté
Sophie Devereaux
Charlotte Silvera
French Female Journalist
Ronald Guttman
Ronald Guttman
Roullot
Elizabeth Kemp
Elizabeth Kemp
Florence
Drena De Niro
Drena De Niro
Executive Assistant
Anna Lakomy
Anna
Samantha Opitz
Hotel Receptionist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welcome to New York (2014) about?

The film follows Mr. Devereaux, a powerful and wealthy financier whose life spirals out of control due to his unchecked ambition and sexual desires. As his personal and professional worlds collide, the story reveals a man whose influence masks deep insecurity and emptiness.

Who directed Welcome to New York?

Acclaimed filmmaker Abel Ferrara (*Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans*) directs *Welcome to New York*, bringing his signature style of gritty realism and moral ambiguity to the screen.

Who stars in Welcome to New York?

The film features Gérard Depardieu in a powerhouse lead role, supported by Jacqueline Bisset, Shanyn Leigh, Marie Mouté, and Charlotte Silvera, each bringing depth to Devereaux's fractured world.

Is Welcome to New York (2014) worth watching?

While not a mainstream spectacle, *Welcome to New York* offers a compelling character study of power and corruption, anchored by Depardieu's intense performance. Its slow-burn tension and moral complexity make it a standout for fans of cerebral drama.

How long is Welcome to New York?

The film runs for a total of 125 minutes, offering a dense, immersive experience that matches its thematic weight.

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About Welcome to New York (2014) — A Billionaire's Fall Into Moral Abyss

Acclaimed director Abel Ferrara crafts a raw, unflinching drama with *Welcome to New York (2014)*, a film that plunges into the chaotic life of Mr. Devereaux—a billionaire whose power and privilege mask profound emptiness. Played with intense conviction by Gérard Depardieu, Devereaux embodies the contradictions of modern capitalism: a self-made titan who reshapes economies yet remains powerless against his own self-destruction. Surrounded by a world of luxury and influence, he spirals into reckless excess driven by an insatiable hunger, both for control and the fleeting intimacy that ultimately eludes him. With a palpable sense of dread and moral decay, Ferrara explores themes of greed, isolation, and the hollow promises of wealth.

Against this opulent yet corrosive backdrop, Jacqueline Bisset delivers a poignant performance as the woman caught in Devereaux's orbit, her presence underscoring the film's tragic undercurrents. A story of privilege unraveling, *Welcome to New York* is less a cautionary tale than a clinical dissection of a man whose life—and the world around him—has been consumed by his own contradictions.