Genre Country Director Actor

Eureka (Roeg, 1982)

Nicolas Roeg, 1982

Film Description

Idiosyncratic thriller directed by Nicholas Roeg starring Gene Hackman as Jack McCann, a wealthy gold prospector who surveys the world from his luxurious Caribbean island home, 'Eureka'. Determined to guard his fortune from business competitors, and engaged in a devouring relationship with his daughter (Theresa Russell), he struggles to find a meaning in his life beyond the accumulation of material wealth. The pressures mount as depression and paranoia start to get the better of him, and Miami mobsters plot to get hold of his island to build a casino.

Reviews

Share your thoughts - write a review

By Mark Osborne on 24th June 2004

A disturbing film that was at odds with the feeling of the american public at the time of release being consigned straight to video and then being totally withdrawn fr... more >

Related Genres

Contemporary Film / Drama

£6.99

RRP: £12.99
Save £6.00 (46%)
Free Delivery on UK Orders!

Availability
This product should be despatched within 2 days. Delivery times

Ratings for this DVD

Average Rating
Log in to place your vote!

Film Details

Director	Nicolas Roeg
Year	1982
Country	USA

Cast

Rutger Hauer, Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell

Technical Details

Certificate	18
Length	124 mins
Label	OPTIM
Format	DVD Colour
Region	2
Aspect	1:1.78 (16:9) widescreen
Cat No	OPTD1322
Main Language	English
Subtitles	Subtitles (Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Romanian), Subtitles for hard of hearing (English)