Black Gold (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Black Gold is an action, drama and romance film directed by Russell Hopton, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Wildcat riggers risk their lives in the pursuit of oil. Their jobs get even more dangerous when ruthless oil baron J.C. Anderson sets his sights on their territory. When longtime driller Dan O'Reilly falls to his death from a well tower sabotaged by Anderson's strong-arm thugs, his teenage son 'Fishtail' inherits the property and the troubles that come with it. With the help of his geologist pal, Hank Langford, the boy fights to bring in a gusher before the deed to the well-site expires.
Who’s in it. Black Gold stars Frankie Darro as Clifford 'Fishtail' O'Reilly, LeRoy Mason as Henry 'Hank' Langford, Gloria Shea as Cynthia Jackson and Berton Churchill as J.C. Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Black Gold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Gold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Gold (1936)?
- In US, Black Gold is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Gold worth watching?
- Black Gold holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Gold?
- Black Gold stars Frankie Darro, LeRoy Mason, Gloria Shea, Berton Churchill and Stanley Fields.