
Fool's Gold
Synopsis
"Finn" Finnegan is a treasure hunter searching for a sunken Spanish galleon, the Aurelia, that was lost at sea with the 1715 Treasure Fleet. During his search to find the galleon and its treasure, his wife Tess divorces him.
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January 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- James Franco, Merriwether Williams
- Original Title
- Fool's Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Franco
James Franco, Merriwether Williams
Scott Mosier, Jon A. Smith
Vince Jolivette, David Klein
Department Leadership Roster
James Franco
Director
James Franco
Writer
Merriwether Williams
Writer
Vince Jolivette
Producer
David Klein
Producer
Scott Mosier
Editor
Jon A. Smith
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fool's Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fool's Gold about?
"Finn" Finnegan is a treasure hunter searching for a sunken Spanish galleon, the Aurelia, that was lost at sea with the 1715 Treasure Fleet. During his search to find the galleon and its treasure, his wife Tess divorces him.
Who directed Fool's Gold?
Fool's Gold was directed by James Franco.
Who stars in Fool's Gold?
The principal cast of Fool's Gold includes James Franco, Vince Jolivette, Stacey Miller, Robyn Cohen, David Markey.
When was Fool's Gold released and how long is it?
Fool's Gold was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
