Devil's Gold (2000)
Devil Gold is director José Novoa's third collaboration with producer Elia Schneider, and like the previous two films, Huelepega (or Glue Sniffer, which Schneider directed in 2000) and Sicario (1994), the film is a thriller-melodrama that focuses on a real-life problem plaguing Venezuela, with an emphasis on how the conditions affect children. Thus, after a few titles explaining the impact that gold mining has had on the country's Amazon region, along with helicopter footage (later to be blended into the narrative) of the ecologically devastated area, the film settles in on the lawless shanty town of Payapal for its narrative. Gallego (Armando Gota) runs the mine, exploiting his cheap labor force. Aroldo (Pedro Lander) breaks into Gallego's safe and steals his gold, along with a good deal of gold that Gallego was holding for his workers. Aroldo involves the unwitting Carmen (Jenny Noguera) in the robbery, and, when they are discovered, he shoots and kills Gallego's young son.
Cast
- Laureano Olivares - Cae
- Rocío Miranda - Isabel
- Armando Gota - Gallego
- Pedro Lander
- Alberto Rowinsky
- Jeannette Lehr
- Jenny Noguera
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Devil's Gold about?
- Devil Gold is director José Novoa's third collaboration with producer Elia Schneider, and like the previous two films, Huelepega (or Glue Sniffer, which Schneider directed in 2000) and Sicario (1994), the film is a thriller-melodrama that focuses on a real-life problem plaguing Venezuela, with an emphasis on how the conditions affect children. Thus, after a few titles explaining the impact that gold mining has had on the country's Amazon region, along with helicopter footage (later to be blended into the narrative) of the ecologically devastated area, the film settles in on the lawless shanty town of Payapal for its narrative. Gallego (Armando Gota) runs the mine, exploiting his cheap labor force. Aroldo (Pedro Lander) breaks into Gallego's safe and steals his gold, along with a good deal of gold that Gallego was holding for his workers. Aroldo involves the unwitting Carmen (Jenny Noguera) in the robbery, and, when they are discovered, he shoots and kills Gallego's young son.
- Who directed Devil's Gold?
- Devil's Gold was directed by José Ramón Novoa.
- Who stars in Devil's Gold?
- Devil's Gold stars Laureano Olivares, Rocío Miranda, Armando Gota, Pedro Lander, Alberto Rowinsky, Jeannette Lehr.
- How long is Devil's Gold?
- Devil's Gold has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Devil's Gold?
- Devil's Gold is a Drama film.
- Where was Devil's Gold produced?
- Devil's Gold was produced in Venezuela.