River of Gold (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, River of Gold is a drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Carolina, an aging local grande dame who works at a crossing point on the titular river, marries another late-in-life character, the dredging-boat operator Antonio. Not long after their union, she becomes intensely jealous of Antonio's fondness for their winsome goddaughter, Joana, and insinuates herself into a relationship brewing between Joana and a mystical gypsy gold salesman. Soon, tempers are flaring, mystical secrets are being revealed and death is hovering over the central characters.
Who’s in it. River of Gold stars Isabel Ruth as Carolina, Lima Duarte as António, Joana Bárcia as Mélita and José Mário Branco as Blindman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, River of Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River of Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of River of Gold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River of Gold (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for River of Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is River of Gold worth watching?
- River of Gold holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River of Gold?
- River of Gold stars Isabel Ruth, Lima Duarte, Joana Bárcia, José Mário Branco and João Cardoso.
- When was River of Gold released?
- River of Gold was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.