William Bronder, born in 1930, transitioned from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division to Hollywood in the 1960s. Known for his portrayals of rough, working-class characters, he appears in Wet Gold (1984), a film that captures the gritty essence of exploitation cinema. Bronder's career spanned several decades, with notable roles in television series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but his work in Wet Gold remains a significant part of his legacy in cult film history.
Wet Gold
Wet Gold is the story of a young woman (Laura), who works as a waitress in a cafe. Laura stumbles across a drunk elderly man (Sampson), who fills her with exciting stories of a boat that went down with millions in gold. Although Laura's boyfriend (Barnes), keeps telling her that Sampson's stories are all false, Sampson makes her believe that they are indeed true. Laura takes Sampson to a library, where she finds an old newspaper article which matches up with the events described to her by him. After becoming a true believer, Laura convinces Barnes, Sampson and a dive shop owner, Keating, to search for the treasure. Together they set off from Key West in the Baker's boat, which Barnes is supposed to be looking after. Keating shows a liking for Laura, and because of this, Barnes begins to feel uncomfortable towards him. After spending some time in the water, their dreams become reality, but the discovery of gold begins to show a change in their personalities...
