Lust for Gold
“Ruthless Fortune Seekers Who Will Stop at Nothing...”
Synopsis
A man determined to track down the fabled Arizona gold mine known as The Lost Dutchman has an affair with a married treasure hunter, whose pursuit of the mine has lead her to double-cross her husband.
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Julia Thomas
Glenn Ford
Jacob 'Dutch' Walz
Gig Young
Pete Thomas
William Prince
Barry Storm
Edgar Buchanan
Wiser
Will Geer
Deputy Ray Covin
Paul Ford
Sheriff Lynn Early
Jay Silverheels
Walter
Percy Helton
Barber
Elspeth Dudgeon
Martha Bannister
Karolyn Grimes
Young Martha
Paul E. Burns
Bill Bates
Billy Gray
Boy
Arthur Hunnicutt
Ludi
Myrna Dell
Lucille
Hayden Rorke
Floyd Buckley
Eddy Waller
Coroner
Virginia Farmer
Claims Office Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 3, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Sherdeman, Richard English
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Lust for Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Ted Sherdeman, Richard English, Barry Storm
George Duning
Archie Stout
Gene Havlick
S. Sylvan Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Louis
Costume Design
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Ted Sherdeman
Screenplay
Richard English
Screenplay
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
S. Sylvan Simon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lust for Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lust for Gold about?
A man determined to track down the fabled Arizona gold mine known as The Lost Dutchman has an affair with a married treasure hunter, whose pursuit of the mine has lead her to double-cross her husband.
Who directed Lust for Gold?
Lust for Gold was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in Lust for Gold?
The principal cast of Lust for Gold includes Ida Lupino, Glenn Ford, Gig Young, William Prince, Edgar Buchanan.
When was Lust for Gold released and how long is it?
Lust for Gold was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Lust for Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lust for Gold was composed by George Duning.
Is Lust for Gold based on a book or true story?
Lust for Gold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Storm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lust for Gold?
Lust for Gold holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).