Gold Fever
Isiqalekiso
Synopsis
After hearing a story of missing golden treasure, a group of young boys set out on an adventure to look for it. After some time, they eventually find a box believed to be the missing gold. But very soon, the group of friends is overcome with gold-fever and it’s not long before they start turning on one another. When a local thug discovers that the boys have indeed found the hidden treasure, he manages to steal it away from them, and the friends are forces to reconcile and come together in order to retrieve their find and get their own back on the thief.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonie van der Merwe
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Bleakley
- Original Title
- Isiqalekiso
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Prestige Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonie van der Merwe
Carl Bleakley
Department Leadership Roster
Tonie van der Merwe
Director
Carl Bleakley
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Fever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gold Fever about?
After hearing a story of missing golden treasure, a group of young boys set out on an adventure to look for it. After some time, they eventually find a box believed to be the missing gold. But very soon, the group of friends is overcome with gold-fever and it’s not long before they start turning on one another. When a local thug discovers that the boys have indeed found the hidden treasure, he manages to steal it away from them, and the friends are forces to reconcile and come together in order to retrieve their find and get their own back on the thief.
Who directed Gold Fever?
Gold Fever was directed by Tonie van der Merwe.
Who stars in Gold Fever?
The principal cast of Gold Fever includes Innocent Gumede, Hector Mathanda, Sizwe Dlamini, Joseph Mhlongo.
When was Gold Fever released and how long is it?
Gold Fever was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.