The movie “Gold” released in 2016 is a blend of biography and crime. It revolves around the desperate prospector Kenny Wells, who teams up with a willing geologist to search for gold in Indonesia’s unexplored jungle. Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramírez, and Bryce Dallas Howard played significant roles in this film, which provides exciting and intriguing behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
“Gold” was filmed in several diverse locations. The list includes Indonesia, Albuquerque in New Mexico, USA, Thailand, Reno in Nevada, USA, and Mt. Diablo in California, USA. The filming started on 29 June 2015. This global journey added authenticity to the narrative and made each scene picturesque.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Matthew McConaughey | Kenny Wells |
| Bryce Dallas Howard | Kay |
| Corey Stoll | Brian Woolf |
| Toby Kebbell | Paul Jennings |
| Bill Camp | Hollis Drescher |
| Joshua Harto | Lloyd Stanton |
| Timothy Simons | Jeff Jackson |
| Craig T. Nelson | Kenny Wells Sr. |
| Macon Blair | Connie Wright |
| Adam LeFevre | Bobby Burns |
| Frank Wood | Scottie Nevins |
| Michael Landes | Glen Binkert |
| Bhavesh Patel | Bobby Owens |
| Rachael Taylor | Rachel Hill |
| Stacy Keach | Clive Coleman |
| Bruce Greenwood | Mark Hancock |
| Vic Browder | Roy Baker |
| Dylan Kenin | Levine |
| Ben Whitehair | Banks |
| Stafford Douglas | Henry Andrews |
| William Sterchi | Walt Kealer |
| Jacob Browne | FBI Agent |
| Art Tedesco | Golden Pickaxe M.C. |
| Stephen Bogardus | Roger |
| Nicole Brady | Reno News Anchor |
| Tad Jones | Reno News Reporter |
| Hank Rogerson | Finance Show Host |
| Frank Bond | Geologist |
| Casey Messer | Coast-to-Coast News Anchor |
| John Lawlor | Mining Expert |
| Matthew Page | Hart Hubbard |
| Joanne Camp | Beverly |
| Lora Martinez-Cunningham | Angry Investor #1 |
| Joe Berryman | Angry Investor #2 |
| Ramona King | Angry Investor #3 |
| Russ Dillen | Angry Investor #4 |
| Danny Winn | Angry Investor #5 |
| Bob Jesser | Angry Investor #1 – Harrah’s |
| Catherine Haun | Angry Investor #2 – Harrah’s |
| Jackamoe Buzzell | Kay’s Boss – American Home |
| Marybeth Massett | Rachel’s Friend |
| John Pirkis | Lewis Horne |
| Jessica Cummings | Jackson’s Wife |
| Patrick Duggan | Waldorf-Astoria Doorman |
| Ed Trucco | Bartender |
| Jirayu Tantrakul | Darmadi ‘Danny’ Suharto |
| Nophand Boonyai | Indo Patrol Soldier #1 |
| Tanapol Chuksrida | Indo Military Officer – Airport |
| Lorus Allen | Gala Waiter / Mover (uncredited) |
| Rick Anglada | Reno Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Lionel Archuleta | Luis Bungalon (uncredited) |
| Richard Beal | Investor / Broker (uncredited) |
| Diana Benson | Show Girl (uncredited) |
| Sahajak Boonthanakit | Minister of Mining (uncredited) |
| Patrick Burns | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Kurt Capalbo | Prospector (uncredited) |
| Warren M. Christopher | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Neil Fleischer | NYPD Officer (uncredited) |
| Steffen Diem Garcia | Car Driver (uncredited) |
| Joe Girard | Board Room Member (uncredited) |
| Alison Grainger | Angry Investor / Hobbyist (uncredited) |
| Evan Bryn Graves | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| William Greely | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Sylvie Grontis Hagan | Hotel Guess Gala Guest (uncredited) |
| Darrick Hurst | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Bill Jones | Washoe Broker (uncredited) |
| Jamie H. Jung | Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Bobby Knudsen | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Steve Larese | Angry Investor / Silver Cadillac driver (uncredited) |
| Jameson Macmillan | Motel Guest / Hobbiest / Casino Patron / Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Matt Maestas | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jose Martinez | Mob Guest (uncredited) |
| Jose B. Martinez | Wall Street Trader (uncredited) |
| Gustavo Montes | Blackjack Dealer (uncredited) |
| Justin D. Moore | Small Market Prospector / Gala Guest (uncredited) |
| Denny O’Connor | Angry Investor (uncredited) |
| Phil Oddo | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Charles Onken | Man with watch (uncredited) |
| Everette Scott Ortiz | Howard (uncredited) |
| Daniel Pimentel | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Michael Neal Powell | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Michael Prather | Washoe Employee (uncredited) |
| James Rishe | Hero Washoe Broker (uncredited) |
| James Tyler Robinson | Hotel Concierge (uncredited) |
| Joseph P. Santillanes | Boardroom / Investor Attorney (uncredited) |
| Kate Sears | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Michael E. Stogner | New York Stock Exchange Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Cheo Tapia | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Kevin Wester | Hero Washoe Broker (uncredited) |
| Kathie Westgate | Wife (uncredited) |
| John Wojda | Cranepool (uncredited) |
| Julian Wondolowski | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Kenny Wells’ character is played by Matthew McConaughey.
- Edgar Ramírez appears as Michael Acosta.
- Bryce Dallas Howard represents the character of Kay.
- The film has won one award and received five nominations.
- It has received reviews from 133 users and 230 critics.
- Some other actors playing vital roles in the movie are Corey Stoll (as Brian Woolf), Toby Kebbell (as Paul Jennings), Bill Camp (as Hollis Drescher), Joshua Harto (as Lloyd Stanton), Timothy Simons (as Jeff Jackson), Craig T. Nelson (as Kenny Wells Sr.), and Macon Blair (as Connie Wright).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Indonesia
- Latitude: -0.789275
- Longitude: 113.921327
- Place ID: ChIJtwRkSdcHTCwRhfStG-dNe-M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Indonesia
- Timezone: Asia/Pontianak
- Location Name: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.0843859
- Longitude: -106.650422
- Place ID: ChIJe4MJ090KIocR_fbZuM7408A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Albuquerque, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Thailand
- Latitude: 15.870032
- Longitude: 100.992541
- Place ID: ChIJsU1CR_eNTTARAuhXB4gs154
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.529919
- Longitude: -119.8142691
- Place ID: ChIJnaCSkq5AmYARh_c4dM7FxUA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Reno, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
