Dreams of gold lure a young waitress and her crew into deep waters—where greed and jealousy surface.
WET GOLD
Gold lured them to the deep. Greed and jealousy led them to terror.
When a waitress learns about a boat that sunk with millions of gold, she and two others dive into water to find it.
Quick Answer
Wet Gold is a 1984 American action-drama TV movie directed by Dick Lowry about a young waitress who, inspired by a drunkard's stories, leads a treasure hunt for sunken gold off Key West.
Programmer's Pick
Wet Gold gives you sunken treasure, seafaring ambition, and a dash of Florida Keys romance—all before the first gold coin turns up. Brooke Shields anchors a story where dreams weigh heavy and tempers get tested by more than just the tides.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This made-for-television adventure film features Brooke Shields in a starring role and was broadcast as an ABC original movie in 1984, exemplifying network television's approach to adventure storytelling during that era.
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Why Cult
Set against the sun-drenched charm of Key West, the film delivers a distinct sense of place for its aquatic adventure.
Brooke Shields stars as Laura, steering the story with her character’s mix of innocence and newfound determination.
The heart of the film is a classic search for lost gold, pitting characters against the sea and each other.
Watch as personal ambitions and rivalries surface, complicating the quest for riches—and for Laura herself.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Wet Gold released? +
Wet Gold was released in 1984.
Who directed Wet Gold? +
Wet Gold was directed by Dick Lowry.
How long is Wet Gold? +
Wet Gold has a runtime of 91 minutes.
What genre is Wet Gold? +
Wet Gold is an action-drama TV movie.
