Flowing Gold (1940)
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A tough, bitter fugitive's travels lead him to a grungy rundown oil town. There the transient is taken in by an oil-rigger who gives him a job working a well. They must work double-quick for the well's lease is due to expire. Unfortunately, they become so focused on striking oil quickly, they forget about safety and several men are hurt. Meanwhile the kindly crew boss and the fugitive vie for the affections of a life-hardened woman until tragedy strikes the supervisor. Suddenly the fugitive must take on the responsibility of reaching the oil. In so doing, he makes some important decisions about taking responsibility for his actions as well. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- John Garfield, Frances Farmer, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alfred E. Green
Synopsis of Flowing Gold
A tough, bitter fugitive's travels lead him to a grungy rundown oil town. There the transient is taken in by an oil-rigger who gives him a job working a well. They must work double-quick for the well's lease is due to expire. Unfortunately, they become so focused on striking oil quickly, they forget about safety and several men are hurt. Meanwhile the kindly crew boss and the fugitive vie for the affections of a life-hardened woman until tragedy strikes the supervisor. Suddenly the fugitive must take on the responsibility of reaching the oil. In so doing, he makes some important decisions about taking responsibility for his actions as well. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Flowing Gold
- John Garfield - Johnny Blake
- Pat O'Brien - Hap O'Connor
- Cliff Edwards - Hot Rocks
- Jo Gilbert - Willie
- Frank Mayo - Mike Branigan
- Virginia Sale - Nurse
- Eddie Acuff - Orchestra Leader
- Dutch Hendrian - Workman
- Sol (Saul) Gorss - Luke
- William Haade
- George Pat Collins
- Frances Farmer - Linda Chalmers
- Raymond Walburn - Wildcat Chalmers
- Tom Kennedy - Petunia
- Edward Pawley - Collins
- William Marshall - Joe
- John Alexander - Sheriff
- Lee Shumway - Guard
- Harry Strang - Detective
- Philip Morris - Salesman
- Granville Bates - Charles Hammond
- Director(s):
- Alfred E. Green
- Writer(s):
- Kenneth Gamet
- Producer(s):
- Bryan Foy, William Jacobs
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