---
title: "Jamaican Gold"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jamaican-gold-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 561672
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Jamaican Gold (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jamaican-gold-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jamaican Gold is a 1979 action and adventure film released on December 31, 1979, with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. Directed by Henry Levin and starring Rod Taylor, Stuart Whitman, and Elke Sommer, the film is also known by alternative titles including The Treasure Seekers and Forty Million Bucks.

The plot follows a chance meeting that leads two former college friends into a search for the lost treasure of 17th century pirate Henry Morgan in the Caribbean. Their expedition involves them with the double dealing supporter Landers, who ultimately traps them in an underwater cave once the treasures are discovered.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two former college friends search for sunken treasure in the Caribbean."

### Why Watch
- Follows two former college friends who reunite in the Caribbean.
- Features a search for sunken treasure involving the double dealing Landers.
- Leads to a dramatic trap in an underwater cave after the treasure is discovered.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The synopsis indicates that the expedition supporter Landers turns out to be double dealing and traps the protagonists.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves action and adventure in the Caribbean with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #sunken-treasure, #caribbean-adventure, #former-college-friends, #underwater-cave, #action-and-romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Jamaican Gold?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Jamaican Gold worth watching?
It features action and romance in the Caribbean centered around a sunken treasure hunt.

### Q: What is the binge duration of Jamaican Gold?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Jamaican Gold?
Jamaican Gold is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jamaican Gold — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/561672)
- [Jamaican Gold (1979) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/561672-jamaican-gold)
- [Jamaican gold-1979 - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls022619607/)
- [Jamaican Gold (1979) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/the-treasure-seekers-1979/credits)

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