Mother Lode
“The lure of Gold can make a man do anything. Anything.”
Synopsis
A couple of young adventurers go into the wilderness of British Columbia in search of a lost colleague. Their plane crashes and they find themselves at the mercy of a crazed old Scottish miner, who has lived in isolation for many decades searching the mountain caves for a chamber of long lost gold. He is prepared to do anything - including murder - to keep his gold for himself.
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Mother Lode (1982) Original Trailer [HD]
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlton Heston
- Screenplay & Story
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- Mother Lode
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Agamemnon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlton Heston
Fraser Clarke Heston
Kenneth Wannberg
Richard Leiterman
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Peter Snell, Fraser Clarke Heston
Department Leadership Roster
Charlton Heston
Director
Fraser Clarke Heston
Screenplay
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Fraser Clarke Heston
Producer
Kenneth Wannberg
Original Music Composer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Lode
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What is Mother Lode about?
A couple of young adventurers go into the wilderness of British Columbia in search of a lost colleague. Their plane crashes and they find themselves at the mercy of a crazed old Scottish miner, who has lived in isolation for many decades searching the mountain caves for a chamber of long lost gold. He is prepared to do anything - including murder - to keep his gold for himself.
Who directed Mother Lode?
Mother Lode was directed by Charlton Heston.
Who stars in Mother Lode?
The principal cast of Mother Lode includes Charlton Heston, Kim Basinger, Nick Mancuso, John Marley, Dale Wilson.
When was Mother Lode released and how long is it?
Mother Lode was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Lode?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Lode was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Lode?
Mother Lode holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).