Wet Gold
"Gold lured them to the deep. Greed and jealousy led them to terror."
Originally released in 1984. Wet Gold is a action/drama film. directed by Dick Lowry.
Starring Brooke Shields, Burgess Meredith, and Thomas Byrd
Synopsis
Wet Gold is the story of a young woman (Laura), who works as a waitress in a cafe. Laura stumbles across a drunk elderly man (Sampson), who fills her with exciting stories of a boat that went down with millions in gold. Although Laura's boyfriend (Barnes), keeps telling her that Sampson's stories are all false, Sampson makes her believe that they are indeed true. Laura takes Sampson to a library, where she finds an old newspaper article which matches up with the events described to her by him. After becoming a true believer, Laura convinces Barnes, Sampson and a dive shop owner, Keating, to search for the treasure. Together they set off from Key West in the Baker's boat, which Barnes is supposed to be looking after. Keating shows a liking for Laura, and because of this, Barnes begins to feel uncomfortable towards him. After spending some time in the water, their dreams become reality, but the discovery of gold begins to show a change in their personalities...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Brooke Shields
as Laura
Burgess Meredith
as Sampson
Thomas Byrd
as Chris Barnes (as Tom Byrd)
Brian Kerwin
as Ben Keating, the Diver
William Bronder
as Jack, Coast Guard Capt.
David S. Cass Sr.
as Expatriate (as Dave Cass)
Will Knickerbocker
as Freddy (as Willis Knickerbocker)
Deborah Atkinson
as Expatriate's Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wet Gold about?
Wet Gold is the story of a young woman (Laura), who works as a waitress in a cafe. Laura stumbles across a drunk elderly man (Sampson), who fills her with exciting stories of a boat that went down ...
Who directed Wet Gold?
Wet Gold was directed by Dick Lowry.
How long is Wet Gold?
Wet Gold has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Wet Gold released?
Wet Gold was released on October 28, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wet Gold?
The main cast of Wet Gold includes Brooke Shields, Burgess Meredith, Thomas Byrd, Brian Kerwin, William Bronder.