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Lust for Gold

1949Movie1 h 30 minNR

Western
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–68%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–68%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
S. Sylvan Simon
Written by
Richard English, Ted Sherdeman, Barry Storm
Produced by
S. Sylvan Simon
Music by
George Duning

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Facts

June 10, 1949 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
June 10, 1949
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Western, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Small Town Boredom, Slipping a Mickey, Blasting It Out of Their Hands +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lust for Gold?"

Questions about Lust for Gold

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lust for Gold?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Lust for Gold from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Lust for Gold worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Lust for Gold okay for kids?

NRViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Lust for Gold?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Lust for Gold good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

What tropes does Lust for Gold use?

Small Town BoredomSlipping a MickeyBlasting It Out of Their HandsInjun CountryChatty HairdresserVery Loosely Based on a True StoryNo Honour Among ThievesSexless MarriageMistaken NationalityGold FeverNew Old WestThe Vampand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Small Town Boredom, Slipping a Mickey, and Blasting It Out of Their Hands.