The Thirst for Gold
Originally released in 1993. The Thirst for Gold is a comedy film. directed by Gérard Oury. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christian Clavier, Marine Delterme, and Tsilla Chelton
Synopsis
Urbain Donnadieu's first love is money. It's also his second, third and fourth love. The only reason he married - a tax inspector named Fleurette - was to avoid a fine for tax evasion. For several years, he has been stealing money from his construction company and buying gold bars with his ill-gotten gains. His plan is to deposit all this wealth in a Swiss Bank, where neither his wife - whom he is about to divorce - nor the French State can get at it. Accompanied by his money-grabbing Granny Zézette, Urbain heads off for Switzerland, with his gold concealed in the walls of a model house on the back of a trailer. Unfortunately, his scheme is threatened by his wife and his embittered ex-chauffeur, who are determined to get his money at any cost...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (112 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christian Clavier
as Urbain Donnadieu
Marine Delterme
as Laurence Auger
Tsilla Chelton
as Mémé Zezette
Philippe Khorsand
as Jacques, ami, chauffeur et amant secret de Fleurette
Catherine Jacob
as Fleurette, épouse d'Urbain
Bernard Haller
as Muller, le comte suisse
Pascal Greggory
as Jean-Louis Auger
Patrick Le Luherne
as L'abbé Furteaux
Michel Such
as Le gendarme
Jean-Pierre Clami
as Le préposer au coffre de la banque en France
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thirst for Gold about?
Urbain Donnadieu's first love is money. It's also his second, third and fourth love. The only reason he married - a tax inspector named Fleurette - was to avoid a fine for tax evasion. For several ...
Who directed The Thirst for Gold?
The Thirst for Gold was directed by Gérard Oury.
How long is The Thirst for Gold?
The Thirst for Gold has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Thirst for Gold released?
The Thirst for Gold was released on August 31, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thirst for Gold?
The main cast of The Thirst for Gold includes Christian Clavier, Marine Delterme, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Khorsand, Catherine Jacob.
Is The Thirst for Gold worth watching?
The Thirst for Gold has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.