Black Gold
Originally released in 2011. Black Gold is a adventure/drama film. directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mark Strong, Antonio Banderas, and Freida Pinto
Synopsis
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The two men agree that neither can lay claim to the area of no man’s land between them called The Yellow Belt. In return, Nesib adopts Amar’s two boys Saleeh and Auda as a guarantee against invasion. Twelve years later, Saleeh and Auda have grown into young men. Saleeh, the warrior, itches to escape his gilded cage and return to his father’s land. Auda cares only for books and the pursuit of knowledge. One day, their adopted father Nesib is visited by an American from Texas. He tells the Emir that his land is blessed with oil and promises him riches beyond his wildest imagination. Nesib imagines a realm of infinite possibility, a kingdom with roads, schools and hospitals all paid for by the black gold beneath the barren sand. There is only one problem. The precious oil is located in the Yellow Belt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (295 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.4M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,446,000
Production Companies
- France 2 Cinéma
- Quinta Communications
- Carthago Films
- Prima TV
- DFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Gold about?
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The two men agree th...
Who directed Black Gold?
Black Gold was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
How long is Black Gold?
Black Gold has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Black Gold released?
Black Gold was released on December 21, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Gold?
The main cast of Black Gold includes Mark Strong, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Tahar Rahim, Riz Ahmed.
Is Black Gold worth watching?
Black Gold has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 295 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.