River of Gold
Seen it?1971 | 75 min | Adventure, Thriller, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead and anyone with a bit of wanderlust. A good one for when you want to be swept off somewhere else.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Wastes no time getting going, at 1 hr 15 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something to relax to.
A pair of beach bums wind up in Acapulco, where they get involved in a search for a beautiful woman and a sunken treasure.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 907 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Friedkin
- Ray MillandEvelyn Rose
- Suzanne PleshetteAnna
- Dack RamboRiley Briggs
- Roger DavisMarcus McAllister
- Melissa NewmanJulie
- Jorge LukeTomas
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Angel
- José ChávezRodrigo
- Eduardo López RojasSeñor Cepeda
- Teddy StaufferJay Marston