Lust for Gold (1949)

In the barren heart of Arizona's Superstition Mountains, the allure of the mythical Lost Dutchman Gold Mine consumes Barry Storm, an audacious treasure hunter. He trails Floyd Buckley, another intrepid explorer who boasts of possessing a cryptic map and the knowledge to decipher the geologic peculiarities and cryptic carvings etched onto a sizable stone, all crucial in unearthing the legendary treasure. Fate, however, has a cruel twist in store as Buckley eludes Storm, only to face a grim end at the hands of an enigmatic phantom gunman, a fate that has claimed many who dared to venture too close to the treasure. Narrowly escaping the phantom's bullet, Storm stumbles upon a relic from the past, the rifle of the infamous German immigrant Jacob Walz, the cryptic 'Dutchman' whose name echoes in the legends. This grim figure from the 1880s committed a series of heinous crimes, securing the treasure's location for himself alone. Through a journey into the past, we witness Walz's brazen claims to the townsfolk of his wealth stemming from the elusive Peralta Mine. Yet, his lips remain sealed about its location, tantalizing the curiosity of the townsfolk with riddles hinting at its whereabouts. Haunted by his secret, Walz's paranoia escalates when he discovers that his beloved, a woman he thought his alone, is already wedded and harbours her own designs for his gold. This tale of obsession, betrayal, and mystery stirs a potent blend of intrigue, drawing viewers into the captivating pursuit of the Lust for Gold.

Lust for Gold is an action movie featuring Ida Lupino and directed by S. Sylvan Simon.

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