Lust for Gold (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1949, Lust for Gold is an action and western film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 90 minutes. “Ruthless Fortune Seekers Who Will Stop at Nothing...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man determined to track down the fabled Arizona gold mine known as The Lost Dutchman has an affair with a married treasure hunter, whose pursuit of the mine has lead her to double-cross her husband.
Who’s in it. Lust for Gold stars Ida Lupino as Julia Thomas, Glenn Ford as Jacob 'Dutch' Walz, Gig Young as Pete Thomas and William Prince as Barry Storm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Lust for Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lust for Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust for 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 Lust for Gold (1949)?
- In US, Lust for Gold is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lust for Gold worth watching?
- Lust for Gold holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lust for Gold?
- Lust for Gold stars Ida Lupino, Glenn Ford, Gig Young, William Prince and Edgar Buchanan.