Black Gold (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1962, Black Gold is an adventure film directed by Leslie H. Martinson, running about 98 minutes. “The Blistering Emotions and Encounters That Spawned The Deadliest Oil Empire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two friends join together to strike oil during the Oklahoma oil boom of the 1920s, and wind up fighting over the same oil wells and the same girl.
Who’s in it. Black Gold stars Philip Carey as Frank McCandless, Diane McBain as Ann Evans, James Best as Jericho Larkin and Claude Akins as Chick Carrington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Black Gold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Gold (1962)?
- In US, Black Gold is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Gold?
- Black Gold stars Philip Carey, Diane McBain, James Best, Claude Akins and Fay Spain.
- When was Black Gold released?
- Black Gold was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.