---
title: "Mother Lode"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mother-lode-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 79257
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Mother Lode (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mother-lode-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mother Lode is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Agamemnon Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two adventurers survive a crash and confront a murderous gold‑obsessed Scottish miner."

### Why Watch
- Tense survival scenario
- Atmospheric wilderness setting
- Early performances by Nick Mancuso and Kim Basinger

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG rating limits graphic intensity
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a PG‑rated adventure thriller with some tense moments but no explicit gore.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, thriller, isolated, gold‑rush

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charlton Heston
- **Networks / Studios**: Agamemnon Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charlton Heston** as *Silas McGee / Ian McGee*
- **Kim Basinger** as *Andrea Spalding*
- **Nick Mancuso** as *Jean Dupre*
- **John Marley** as *Elijha*
- **Dale Wilson** as *Gerrard Elliot*
- **Rocky Zantolas** as *George Patterson*
- **Marie George** as *Elijha's Wife*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Mother Lode belong to?
Mother Lode is classified as an action, adventure, and thriller film.

### Q: Who stars as the main couple?
The gold‑hunting couple is played by Nick Mancuso and Kim Basinger.

### Q: When was Mother Lode released?
Mother Lode was released in the United States on August 6, 1982.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s content rating?
The film carries a PG rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mother Lode — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/79257)
- [Mother Lode (1982 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Lode_(1982_film))
- [Mother Lode (1982) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/16979-mother-lode/overview/)

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