Gold (2016) -

: In real life, the gold samples were "salted" (mixed with outside gold dust) to deceive investors into thinking the Indonesian mine was lucrative. Critical Reception

: 2016 saw a notable "rally" in gold prices driven by global financial instability and market volatility. Screenwriter At The Movies: 'Gold' (2016) - Phil Parker Gold (2016)

: While set in Indonesia, touchy political conditions led the production to film jungle scenes in Thailand . : In real life, the gold samples were

Critics generally praised Matthew McConaughey's performance but found the storytelling somewhat conventional. Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes gave it mixed scores, noting that while the central relationship was strong, the plot's emotional impact was sometimes buried by its "rags to riches" clichés. is a composite of geologist John Felderhof and

: For the role, McConaughey gained 45 pounds, shaved his head to appear balding, and wore prosthetic crooked teeth.

is a composite of geologist John Felderhof and Michael de Guzman.

: Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramírez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Corey Stoll, Toby Kebbell, and Craig T. Nelson.