The Gold Rush (2003)
The film’s plot spans two eras: the 1930s and the present. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, Stalin ordered gold mining in the Soviet Union using political prisoners, appointing his film projectionist as the head of the Kolyma mines. The projectionist enthusiastically extracted gold, made bullets from it, and received the Order of Lenin. Over 70 years later, journalist Mykola Vorotnytskyi finds a businessman’s body with the Order of Lenin and a gold bullet. Despite an investigation revealing the killer, Mykola chooses not to disclose the name, prioritizing ethics over a monetary reward.
Director: Mykhailo Belikov
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 27, 2003
Screenplay
Production: Lavra Film Studio
Country: Ukraine
Language: Український
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gold Rush about?
- The film’s plot spans two eras: the 1930s and the present. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, Stalin ordered gold mining in the Soviet Union using political prisoners, appointing his film projectionist as the head of the Kolyma mines. The projectionist enthusiastically extracted gold, made bullets from it, and received the Order of Lenin. Over 70 years later, journalist Mykola Vorotnytskyi finds a businessman’s body with the Order of Lenin and a gold bullet. Despite an investigation revealing the killer, Mykola chooses not to disclose the name, prioritizing ethics over a monetary reward.
- Who directed The Gold Rush?
- The Gold Rush was directed by Mykhailo Belikov.
- How long is The Gold Rush?
- The Gold Rush has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Gold Rush?
- The Gold Rush is a Mystery film.
- Where was The Gold Rush produced?
- The Gold Rush was produced in Ukraine.