Gold Fever
Maxime Vermont tries to get a financial help from his father-in-law, to no avail. Inspired by an idea from a pulp serial, Maxime sets out to kill his father-in-law in order to repay his massive debts. Later, opportunistic Maxime scams the poor and needy out of their savings and celebrates lavishly.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Fièvre de l'or |
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Ferdinand Zecca |
| Runtime | 47 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama around the stark contrast between desperation and moral decay, relying on expressive, silent-era visuals to chart a protagonist's chilling transformation. It explores how a single act of violence can unleash an avalanche of opportunism and greed.
What lingers after viewing is the stark portrait of a soul corrupted, where initial empathy gives way to a sobering reflection on the price of ambition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ferdinand Zecca
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Watch in a quiet, dim setting to absorb the potent visual storytelling of early cinema.
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