Eureka(1983)
Richer than Getty, stranger than Hughes, the bizarre tale of Jack McCann.
Eureka Synopsis
After striking it rich on a large gold strike, a prospector retires to the quiet life on a Caribbean island but ends up coping with an alcoholic wife, a headstrong daughter, and Miami mobsters who want to build a casino.
Eureka (1983) is a drama and thriller film directed by Nicolas Roeg, released on May 1, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer and Jane Lapotaire. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writers:
- Paul Mayersberg, Marshall Houts
- Producers:
- Jeremy Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Thomson
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Sunley Productions Ltd., JF Productions, Recorded Picture Company
- Revenue:
- $123,572
- Status:
- Released
Eureka (1983) Trailer
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Eureka Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Hackman
as Jack McCann
Theresa Russell
as Tracy
Rutger Hauer
as Claude Maillot Van Horn
Jane Lapotaire
as Helen McCann
Mickey Rourke
as Aurelio D'Amato
Ed Lauter
as Charles Perkins
Joe Pesci
as Mayakofsky
Helena Kallianiotes
as Frieda
Cavan Kendall
as Pierre de Valois
Corin Redgrave
as Worsley
Joe Spinell
as Pete
Frank Pesce
as Stefano
Key crew
Directed by Nicolas Roeg, written by Paul Mayersberg and Marshall Houts, produced by Jeremy Thomas.
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Eureka Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 82 ratings.
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Eureka – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eureka online?
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Eureka (1983) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eureka?
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The main cast of Eureka (1983) includes Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire and Mickey Rourke. The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eureka released?
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Eureka was released on May 1, 1983 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Eureka worth watching?
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Eureka (1983) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Eureka?
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Yes. The official Eureka trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.