Eureka

Eureka (1984)

This movie is the story of a prospector (Gene Hackman) who strikes it rich, only to fear that his daughter (Theresa Russell) and son-in-law (Rutger Hauer) are scheming not only for his wealth but his very soul. Greedy investors (Joe Pesci, Mickey Rourke) are also swooping down for Hackman's fortune. This is a confounding and convoluted film by any "normal" standard, and by any measure it can hardly be considered a masterpiece.

Stars: Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire, Mickey Rourke.

Star rating: * * * *