Gold
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Synopsis
Rod Slater is the newly appointed general manager of the Sonderditch gold mine, but he stumbles across an ingenious plot to flood the mine, by drilling into an underground lake, so the unscrupulous owners can make a killing in the international gold market.
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Gold 1974 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-14
Top Cast
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Roger Moore
Rod Slater
Susannah York
Terry Steyner
Ray Milland
Hurry Hirschfeld
John Gielgud
Farrell
Bradford Dillman
Manfred Steyner
Tony Beckley
Stephen Marais
Simon Sabela
Big King
Marc Smith
Tex Kiernan
John Hussey
Plummer
Bernard Horsfall
Dave Kowalski
Bill Brewer
Aristide
Norman Coombes
Lemmer
George Jackson
Mine Doctor
Ken Hare
Jackson
Ralph Loubser
Mine Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter R. Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilbur Smith, Stanley Price
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Gold
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Killarney Film Studios, Avton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter R. Hunt
Wilbur Smith, Stanley Price
Elmer Bernstein
Ousama Rawi
John Glen
Michael Klinger
Department Leadership Roster
Wilbur Smith
Screenplay
Peter R. Hunt
Director
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Stanley Price
Screenplay
Michael Klinger
Producer
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
Syd Cain
Production Design
Marjory Cornelius
Costume Design
John Glen
Editor
Alex Vetchinsky
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gold about?
Rod Slater is the newly appointed general manager of the Sonderditch gold mine, but he stumbles across an ingenious plot to flood the mine, by drilling into an underground lake, so the unscrupulous owners can make a killing in the international gold market.
Who directed Gold?
Gold was directed by Peter R. Hunt.
Who stars in Gold?
The principal cast of Gold includes Roger Moore, Susannah York, Ray Milland, John Gielgud, Bradford Dillman.
When was Gold released and how long is it?
Gold was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gold was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Gold based on a book or true story?
Gold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilbur Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gold?
Gold holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).