The Thirst for Gold (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, The Thirst for Gold is a comedy film directed by Gérard Oury, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Urbain Donnadieu's first love is money. It's also his second, third and fourth love. The only reason he married - a tax inspector named Fleurette - was to avoid a fine for tax evasion. For several years, he has been stealing money from his construction company and buying gold bars with his ill-gotten gains. His plan is to deposit all this wealth in a Swiss Bank, where neither his wife - whom he is about to divorce - nor the French State can get at it. Accompanied by his money-grabbing Granny Zézette, Urbain heads off for Switzerland, with his gold concealed in the walls of a model house on the back of a trailer. Unfortunately, his scheme is threatened by his wife and his embittered ex-chauffeur, who are determined to get his money at any cost...
Who’s in it. The Thirst for Gold stars Christian Clavier as Urbain, Marine Delterme as Laurence Auger, Tsilla Chelton as Mémé Zezette and Philippe Khorsand as Jacques, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Thirst for Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirst for Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirst for Gold tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirst for Gold (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thirst for Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thirst for Gold worth watching?
- The Thirst for Gold holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirst for Gold?
- The Thirst for Gold stars Christian Clavier, Marine Delterme, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Khorsand and Catherine Jacob.
- When was The Thirst for Gold released?
- The Thirst for Gold was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.