Red Gold (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1978, Red Gold is a drama film directed by Alberto Vázquez Figueroa, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A boatswain finds himself stranded on an island. Though surrounded by starving, and poor islanders, the boatswain soon learns that the misery is not caused by the people themselves, but rather by a pack of blood-thirsty pirates.
Who’s in it. Red Gold stars José Sacristán as Beni, Isela Vega as María, Hugo Stiglitz as Víctor and Jorge Luque as Lucas de Almeyda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Gold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Gold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Gold (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Gold worth watching?
- Red Gold holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Gold?
- Red Gold stars José Sacristán, Isela Vega, Hugo Stiglitz, Jorge Luque and Patricia Adriani.
- When was Red Gold released?
- Red Gold was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.