Eureka
“Richer than Getty, stranger than Hughes, the bizarre tale of Jack McCann.”
Synopsis
After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Eureka (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-11
Top Cast
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Gene Hackman
Jack McCann
Theresa Russell
Tracy
Rutger Hauer
Claude Maillot Van Horn
Jane Lapotaire
Helen McCann
Mickey Rourke
Aurelio D'Amato
Ed Lauter
Charles Perkins
Joe Pesci
Mayakofsky
Helena Kallianiotes
Frieda
Cavan Kendall
Pierre de Valois
Corin Redgrave
Worsley
Joe Spinell
Pete
Frank Pesce
Stefano
Norman Beaton
Byron Judson
Emrys James
Judge
James Faulkner
Roger
Tim Van Rellim
Police Chief
Ian Tracey
Joey
Michael Scott Addis
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$124K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mayersberg
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Eureka
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $124K
- Production Studios
- Sunley Productions Ltd., JF Productions, Recorded Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Roeg
Paul Mayersberg, Marshall Houts
Stanley Myers
Alex Thomson
Tony Lawson
Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Paul Mayersberg
Screenplay
Michael Seymour
Production Design
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Tony Lawson
Editor
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eureka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eureka about?
After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.
Who directed Eureka?
Eureka was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Eureka?
The principal cast of Eureka includes Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire, Mickey Rourke.
When was Eureka released and how long is it?
Eureka was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did Eureka make at the box office?
Eureka grossed $124K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Eureka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eureka was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is Eureka based on a book or true story?
Eureka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marshall Houts".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eureka?
Eureka holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).