Mother Lode (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, Mother Lode is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Charlton Heston, running about 103 minutes. “The lure of Gold can make a man do anything. Anything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple of youngish adventurers go into the wilderness of British Columbia in search of a lost colleague. Their plane crashes and they find themselves at the mercy of a crazed old Scottish miner, who has lived in isolation for many decades searching the mountain caves for a chamber of long lost gold. He is prepared to do anything - including murder - to keep his gold for himself.
Who’s in it. Mother Lode stars Charlton Heston as Silas McGee / Ian McGee, Kim Basinger as Andrea Spalding, Nick Mancuso as Jean Dupre and John Marley as Elijha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mother Lode has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Lode page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Lode 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 Mother Lode (1982)?
- In US, Mother Lode is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother Lode worth watching?
- Mother Lode holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Lode?
- Mother Lode stars Charlton Heston, Kim Basinger, Nick Mancuso, John Marley and Dale Wilson.
- When was Mother Lode released?
- Mother Lode was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.