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Eureka

R19832h 10mNicolas Roeg
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 33% · Metacritic 63

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"Richer than Getty, stranger than Hughes, the bizarre tale of Jack McCann."

After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.

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IslandGreedWealth

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What is Eureka (1983) about?

After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.

Who stars in Eureka?

Eureka stars Gene Hackman (Jack McCann), Theresa Russell (Tracy), Rutger Hauer (Claude Maillot Van Horn), Jane Lapotaire (Helen McCann), Mickey Rourke (Aurelio D'Amato). The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg.

How long is Eureka?

Eureka has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is Eureka worth watching?

Eureka holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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