Classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Still photographs juxtapose Dawson City today against its bustling height in the gold rush.
City of Gold (1957) is a documentary film directed by Wolf Koenig, released on May 2, 1957 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Pierre Berton. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
Directed by Wolf Koenig, written by Gilbert Choquette, Roman Kroitor and Pierre Berton, produced by Tom Daly.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 13 ratings.
The first few scenes illustrate a town that little resembles the famed towns of the gold rush. Dawson City as it now is has a restaurant where people drink coffee with saucers under their cups under the gaze of a picture of The Queen on the wall. Now, all of the frenzy has gone and much of this place is abandoned and derelict. Nature is reclaiming the land so hastily claimed from it seven decades earlier - even the…
Reviewed on February 16, 2024
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The main cast of City of Gold (1957) includes Pierre Berton. The film was directed by Wolf Koenig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
City of Gold was released on May 2, 1957 and runs for 22m.
City of Gold (1957) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
