Black Gold (2011)
Black Gold is a 2011 adventure movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Mark Strong, Antonio Banderas and Freida Pinto.
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The two men agree that neither can lay claim to the area of no man’s land between them called The Yellow Belt. In return, Nesib adopts Amar’s two boys Saleeh and Auda as a guarantee against invasion. Twelve years later, Saleeh and Auda have grown into young men. Saleeh, the warrior, itches to escape his gilded cage and return to his father’s land. Auda cares only for books and the pursuit of knowledge. One day, their adopted father Nesib is visited by an American from Texas. He tells the Emir that his land is blessed with oil and promises him riches beyond his wildest imagination. Nesib imagines a realm of infinite possibility, a kingdom with roads, schools and hospitals all paid for by the black gold beneath the barren sand. There is only one problem. The precious oil is located in the Yellow Belt.
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What is Black Gold about?
On the Arabian Peninsula in the 1930s, two warring leaders come face to face. The victorious Nesib, Emir of Hobeika, lays down his peace terms to rival Amar, Sultan of Salmaah. The two men agree that neither can lay claim to the area of no man’s land between them called The Yellow Belt. In return, Nesib adopts Amar’s two boys Saleeh and Auda as a guarantee against invasion. Twelve years later, Saleeh and Auda have grown into young men. Saleeh, the warrior, itches to escape his gilded cage and return to his father’s land. Auda cares only for books and the pursuit of knowledge. One day, their adopted father Nesib is visited by an American from Texas. He tells the Emir that his land is blessed with oil and promises him riches beyond his wildest imagination. Nesib imagines a realm of infinite possibility, a kingdom with roads, schools and hospitals all paid for by the black gold beneath the barren sand. There is only one problem. The precious oil is located in the Yellow Belt.
When was Black Gold released?
Black Gold was released on 21 December 2011.
How long is Black Gold?
Black Gold runs 2h 10m.
Who made Black Gold?
Black Gold was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Where can I watch Black Gold?
Black Gold is available on Philo, Fawesome, Hoopla, Plex, The Roku Channel and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Black Gold
Stream: Philo
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube