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Gold explores the dramatic fallout of the Bre-X Minerals fraud in 1998. The movie details a fabricated gold discovery in Indonesia that triggered a massive stock market collapse and exposed widespread deception within the financial industry. Starring Matthew McConaughey, it examines the legal battles and conspiracy surrounding this significant case involving alleged financial crime and its impact on investors and those involved. It is relevant for individuals interested in corporate scandals, legal dramas, and investigations into fraudulent activities.

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info Gold Specifications

Country	United States
Year	2016

help Gold FAQ

How closely is Gold based on the Bre-X scandal?

Gold is loosely based on the 1997 Bre-X mining scandal, in which a supposed Indonesian gold discovery triggered major financial losses. The film changes the names, dates, and several events, so it is a fictional crime drama rather than a documentary. [The Jakarta Post](https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2016/09/17/hollywood-turns-indonesias-gold-mining-scandal-into-movie.html)

Who are Kenny Wells and Michael Acosta in Gold?

Matthew McConaughey plays struggling mining businessman Kenny Wells, and Édgar Ramírez plays geologist Michael Acosta. Together they pursue a gold discovery in the Indonesian jungle. [The Jakarta Post](https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2016/09/17/hollywood-turns-indonesias-gold-mining-scandal-into-movie.html)

Who directed Gold, and when was it released?

Stephen Gaghan directed the 2016 film, which stars Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Corey Stoll. It had a limited United States release on December 30, 2016, before expanding in January 2017. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_%28film%29)

Is Gold a mining documentary or a crime thriller?

It is a 2016 American crime drama about deception, speculation, and the financial fallout from an alleged gold discovery. The film has a reported running time of 121 minutes and uses fictional characters to explore the Bre-X-inspired fraud. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_%28film%29)

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