Heart of Gold
Synopsis
Texas, 1969. Michael infuriates girlfriend Mary-Bob by accepting the draft to serve in Vietnam. But after a violent incident at boot camp, he deserts and escapes over the border to British Columbia. Here he finds shelter with a group of Russian pacifists, the Doukhobors. Meanwhile back in the US, Mary-Bob becomes a militant anti-war activist... Their stories are told through letters they are writing to each other but cannot send, because both are on the run.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricia Gruben
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Gruben
- Original Score
- Martin Gotfrit
- Original Title
- Heart of Gold
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Noema Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricia Gruben
Patricia Gruben
Martin Gotfrit
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Gruben
Director
Patricia Gruben
Writer
Martin Gotfrit
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of Gold about?
Texas, 1969. Michael infuriates girlfriend Mary-Bob by accepting the draft to serve in Vietnam. But after a violent incident at boot camp, he deserts and escapes over the border to British Columbia. Here he finds shelter with a group of Russian pacifists, the Doukhobors. Meanwhile back in the US, Mary-Bob becomes a militant anti-war activist... Their stories are told through letters they are writing to each other but cannot send, because both are on the run.
Who directed Heart of Gold?
Heart of Gold was directed by Patricia Gruben.
Who stars in Heart of Gold?
The principal cast of Heart of Gold includes Cesare Scarpone, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Buck Delaney, Tariq Leslie, Jennifer Copping.
When was Heart of Gold released and how long is it?
Heart of Gold was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Heart of Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart of Gold was composed by Martin Gotfrit.