The Gold Bug (1980)
Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two obsessed eccentrics living there. These men chase him away and warn him never to return or to tell anyone about them. Soon, however, they locate him and summon him back, because he has unknowingly given them a clue vital to their quest and they need his help to unravel the rest of the mystery. If he can do so, they will find buried pirate treasure and all become rich. But in joining the search, he falls under the same obsession and curse -- an ominous fate suggested by the unearthly electronic music which contributes to the film's atmosphere.
Director: Robert Fuest
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: February 2, 1980
Cast
- Roberts Blossom - Mr. LeGrand
- Geoffrey Holder - Jupiter
- Anthony Michael Hall - The Boy
- Robert Moberly - Uncle
- Sudie Bond - Agnes
- Anne Haney - Jessica Bessop
- Alix Elias - Barmaid
- Philip Bruns - Tattoo
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Edward Pomerantz (Teleplay)
Music: Charles Gross
Cinematography: Alex Thomson
Editing: Dennis M. O'Connor
Production: Highgate Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on short story
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Robert Fuest
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gold Bug about?
- Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two obsessed eccentrics living there. These men chase him away and warn him never to return or to tell anyone about them. Soon, however, they locate him and summon him back, because he has unknowingly given them a clue vital to their quest and they need his help to unravel the rest of the mystery. If he can do so, they will find buried pirate treasure and all become rich. But in joining the search, he falls under the same obsession and curse -- an ominous fate suggested by the unearthly electronic music which contributes to the film's atmosphere.
- Who directed The Gold Bug?
- The Gold Bug was directed by Robert Fuest.
- Who stars in The Gold Bug?
- The Gold Bug stars Roberts Blossom, Geoffrey Holder, Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Moberly, Sudie Bond, Anne Haney.
- How long is The Gold Bug?
- The Gold Bug has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Gold Bug?
- The Gold Bug is a Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Gold Bug produced?
- The Gold Bug was produced in United States of America.