Blood, Sand & Gold (2017)

A globe-trotting action-adventure following an archaeologist racing to reclaim Sir Francis Drake's stolen Saharan treasure.

Blood, Sand & Gold - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Blood, Sand & Gold
  • Release Year: 2017
  • Directed by: Gaelan Connell
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Action
  • Runtime: 1h 30m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: Italian, French, English, Spanish
  • Release Date (Theatrical): March 10, 2017 (United States)
  • Alternative Titles: Blood, Sand and Gold (US), Treasure Hunters - Blood, Sand and Gold (DE), 블러드 골드 트레저 헌터 (KR)
  • Production Companies: School Pictures, American Film Productions, Golden Hinde Productions
  • Production Countries: United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Hong Kong, Mexico, Morocco, Switzerland

Blood, Sand & Gold - Plot

When an archaeologist discovers Sir Francis Drake's lost treasure in the Sahara Desert, it is promptly stolen and she sets off on a global quest to steal it back.

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Blood, Sand & Gold - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Gaelan Connell

Main Cast

  • Aaron Costa Ganis
  • Monica West
  • Christopher Redman
  • Jenny Sterlin
  • Ezra Knight
  • Michael Benyaer
  • Paulino Partida
  • Bruce McKenzie
  • Shuna Iijima
  • Letizia Lezza

Writers

  • Gaelan Connell
  • Matt Lazarus

Blood, Sand & Gold - FAQs

Where can you stream Blood, Sand & Gold?

Blood, Sand & Gold is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Xumo Play, The Roku Channel, and Hoopla.

Is Blood, Sand & Gold based on a true story?

Blood, Sand & Gold is a fictional action-adventure story. While it references the historical figure Sir Francis Drake, the English privateer and navigator, the plot surrounding his lost treasure hidden in the Sahara Desert is entirely invented for dramatic purposes and has no basis in documented historical events.

Who are the main actors in Blood, Sand & Gold?

The film stars Aaron Costa Ganis as Jack Riordan and Monica West as archaeologist Mave Adams. The supporting cast includes Christopher Redman, Jenny Sterlin, Ezra Knight, Michael Benyaer, Paulino Partida, Bruce McKenzie, Shuna Iijima, and Letizia Lezza.

What is Blood, Sand & Gold about?

An archaeologist named Mave Adams uncovers Sir Francis Drake's legendary lost treasure buried in the Sahara Desert, only for it to be immediately stolen. She then embarks on a globe-spanning adventure to recover what she found, navigating black markets, dangerous rivals, and international intrigue along the way.

Who directed Blood, Sand & Gold?

Blood, Sand & Gold was directed by Gaelan Connell, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Matt Lazarus. Connell is perhaps best known as an actor from the musical film Bandslam (2009), and Blood, Sand & Gold represents one of his notable ventures behind the camera as a feature film director.

How long is Blood, Sand & Gold?

Blood, Sand & Gold has a runtime of 90 minutes, making it a lean, fast-paced action-adventure film. The brisk running time keeps the treasure-hunt narrative moving at a steady clip without overstaying its welcome, which suits the globe-trotting tone of the story.

What language is Blood, Sand & Gold in?

The film's primary language is English, though it features spoken dialogue in Italian, French, and Spanish as well. This multilingual quality reflects the story's international scope, with production spanning countries including the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Morocco, Mexico, Switzerland, and Hong Kong.

What movies are similar to Blood, Sand & Gold?

Fans of Blood, Sand & Gold may enjoy similar treasure-hunt and adventure films such as The Mummy (1999), The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004), The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines (2006), Road to Juarez (2015), and Bait (2000), all of which share comparable action-adventure and globe-trotting themes.

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