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Eureka

Eureka

Richer than Getty, stranger than Hughes, the bizarre tale of Jack McCann.

19835.32h 10mR

Overview

After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.

Directed by Nicolas Roeg
Written by Paul Mayersberg, Marshall Houts
Produced by Jeremy Thomas
Box Office0Revenue: $124K

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Top Cast

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Jack McCann

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Tracy

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Claude Maillot Van Horn

Jane Lapotaire

Jane Lapotaire

Helen McCann

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Aurelio D'Amato

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Charles Perkins

Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci

Mayakofsky

Helena Kallianiotes

Helena Kallianiotes

Frieda

Cavan Kendall

Cavan Kendall

Pierre de Valois

Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

Worsley

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islandgreedwealth

About Eureka

Eureka is a drama, thriller film released in 1983 exploring themes of island, greed, wealth. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, it stars Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer. After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.

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