The Gold Bug
Synopsis
Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two obsessed eccentrics living there. These men chase him away and warn him never to return or to tell anyone about them. Soon, however, they locate him and summon him back, because he has unknowingly given them a clue vital to their quest and they need his help to unravel the rest of the mystery. If he can do so, they will find buried pirate treasure and all become rich. But in joining the search, he falls under the same obsession and curse -- an ominous fate suggested by the unearthly electronic music which contributes to the film's atmosphere.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Fuest
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Pomerantz
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- The Gold Bug
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Highgate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Fuest
Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Pomerantz
Charles Gross
Alex Thomson
Dennis M. O'Connor
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis M. O'Connor
Editor
Dorothy Weaver
Costume Design
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
Robert Fuest
Director
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
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What is The Gold Bug about?
Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two obsessed eccentrics living there. These men chase him away and warn him never to return or to tell anyone about them. Soon, however, they locate him and summon him back, because he has unknowingly given them a clue vital to their quest and they need his help to unravel the rest of the mystery. If he can do so, they will find buried pirate treasure and all become rich. But in joining the search, he falls under the same obsession and curse -- an ominous fate suggested by the unearthly electronic music which contributes to the film's atmosphere.
Who directed The Gold Bug?
The Gold Bug was directed by Robert Fuest.
Who stars in The Gold Bug?
The principal cast of The Gold Bug includes Roberts Blossom, Geoffrey Holder, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Moberly, Sudie Bond.
When was The Gold Bug released and how long is it?
The Gold Bug was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gold Bug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gold Bug was composed by Charles Gross.