Devil's Gold
Oro Diablo
Synopsis
Devil Gold is director José Novoa's third collaboration with producer Elia Schneider, and like the previous two films, Huelepega (or Glue Sniffer, which Schneider directed in 2000) and Sicario (1994), the film is a thriller-melodrama that focuses on a real-life problem plaguing Venezuela, with an emphasis on how the conditions affect children. Thus, after a few titles explaining the impact that gold mining has had on the country's Amazon region, along with helicopter footage (later to be blended into the narrative) of the ecologically devastated area, the film settles in on the lawless shanty town of Payapal for its narrative. Gallego (Armando Gota) runs the mine, exploiting his cheap labor force. Aroldo (Pedro Lander) breaks into Gallego's safe and steals his gold, along with a good deal of gold that Gallego was holding for his workers. Aroldo involves the unwitting Carmen (Jenny Noguera) in the robbery, and, when they are discovered, he shoots and kills Gallego's young son.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Ramón Novoa
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonia Chocrón
- Original Score
- Francisco Cabrujas
- Original Title
- Oro Diablo
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Joel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Ramón Novoa
Sonia Chocrón
Francisco Cabrujas
Giuliano Ferrioli
Department Leadership Roster
José Ramón Novoa
Director
Sonia Chocrón
Writer
Giuliano Ferrioli
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What is Devil's Gold about?
Devil Gold is director José Novoa's third collaboration with producer Elia Schneider, and like the previous two films, Huelepega (or Glue Sniffer, which Schneider directed in 2000) and Sicario (1994), the film is a thriller-melodrama that focuses on a real-life problem plaguing Venezuela, with an emphasis on how the conditions affect children. Thus, after a few titles explaining the impact that gold mining has had on the country's Amazon region, along with helicopter footage (later to be blended into the narrative) of the ecologically devastated area, the film settles in on the lawless shanty town of Payapal for its narrative. Gallego (Armando Gota) runs the mine, exploiting his cheap labor force. Aroldo (Pedro Lander) breaks into Gallego's safe and steals his gold, along with a good deal of gold that Gallego was holding for his workers. Aroldo involves the unwitting Carmen (Jenny Noguera) in the robbery, and, when they are discovered, he shoots and kills Gallego's young son.
Who directed Devil's Gold?
Devil's Gold was directed by José Ramón Novoa.
Who stars in Devil's Gold?
The principal cast of Devil's Gold includes Laureano Olivares, Alberto Rowinsky, Jeannette Lehr, Roberto Hernández, Rocío Miranda.
When was Devil's Gold released and how long is it?
Devil's Gold was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil's Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil's Gold was composed by Francisco Cabrujas.