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Gold (1934)

Gold poster
Directed by
Karl Hartl
Genre
science fiction film
Country
Germany
Runtime
2h
Rating
7.5 of 10 from 13 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A German scientist builds a machine to turn base materials into gold. A British industrialist takes an unwelcome interest in the project.

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What happens

Gold is a 1934 German science fiction film directed by Karl Hartl. The film involves a German scientist's attempt to create a machine that turns base materials into gold, a project that attracts the unwelcome attention of a British industrialist. Gold was made in both German-language and French-language versions with Brigitte Helm reprising her role in both. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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